Bait visitation by Formica lemani (Hymenoptera: Fomicidae) indicates shortage of carbohydrates in alpine grasslands

Insights can be gained by analysing the feeding decisions of animals in terms of nutrient demands at a species or community level. Using carbohydrate and protein food baits, resource use and food preferences of Formica (Serviformica) lemani were determined at nine locations situated at different alt...

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Main Authors: Elia GUARIENTO, Jan MARTINI, Konrad FIEDLER
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2018-05-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201801-0020_Bait_visitation_by_Formica_lemani_Hymenoptera_Fomicidae_indicates_shortage_of_carbohydrates_in_alpine_grassl.php