The degree of protection different ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) provide aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) against aphidophages

The degree of protection different ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) provide aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) against aphidophages

Aphids play an important role in the life of many ant species supplying them with energy-rich carbohydrate food and in exchange receiving some degree of protection from natural enemies. This study focused on the degree of protection different ants provide myrmecophilous aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae)...

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Main Authors: Tatiana A. NOVGORODOVA, Anton V. GAVRILYUK
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2012-04-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
Subjects:
formicidae
aphididae
ants
aphids
aphidophages
degree of protection
trophobiosis
behaviour
Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201202-0008_The_degree_of_protection_different_ants_Hymenoptera_Formicidae_provide_aphids_Hemiptera_Aphididae_against.php

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