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
Recommended Citation
Henderson, G., Andersen, J., Phillips, J., & Jeanne, R. (1990). Internest aggression and identification of possible nestmate discrimination pheromones in polygynous ant Formica montana. Journal of Chemical Ecology, 16 (7), 2217-2228. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01026932