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A survey of the Argentine ant, Iridomyrmex humilis (Mayr), (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in South African fynbos

J.H. De Kock*South African Forestry Research Institute: Jonkershoek Forestry Research Centre, Stellenbosch. **Department of Entomology, University of StellenboschAnneke E. Giliomee

Journal of the Entomological Society of Southern Africajournal1989en

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Abstract

The Argentine ant, lridomyrmex humilis, was found to have spread into the fynbos, the heath-like shrub vegetation of the south-western part of South Africa. This survey has shown that the presence of this ant is associated with disturbance by man. Remote areas were still free from it.

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Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Animal and Plant Science Education

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