Internest aggression and identification of possible nestmate discrimination pheromones in polygynous ant Formica montana

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-1990

Abstract

Polygynous ant species often monopolize patchily distributed habitats and tolerate neighboring conspecifics while aggressively attacking other ant species. We determined that internest aggression occurs in the polygynous ant, Formica montana. We report for the first time the identities of cuticular hydrocarbons of F. montana and present results of their possible role in nestmate recognition. Cuticular hydrocarbons contribute differentially to class discrimination, certain hydrocarbons being more class distinct. © 1990 Plenum Publishing Corporation.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Journal of Chemical Ecology

First Page

2217

Last Page

2228

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