Effect of sesame ( Sesamum indicum L) on nest development of Atta sexdens rubropilosa Forel (Hym., Formicidae).

Autor: Bueno, O. C., Hebling, M. J. A., Silva, O. A., Matenhauer, A. M. C.
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Zdroj: Journal of Applied Entomology; Jan1995, Vol. 119 Issue 1-5, p341-343, 3p, 1 Chart
Abstrakt: The present study showed a strong deleterious effect on leaf-cutting ant Atta sexdens rubropilosa nests supplied exclusively with sesame ( Sesamum indicum) leaves in the laboratory. Sesame leaves were initially attractive to workers and later became antifeedant. Eucaliptus alba and Hibiscus rosu-sinensis leaves were used as control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index