Abstract

SANABRIA-BLANDON, CATALINA  and  ACHURY, RAFAEL. HORMIGAS LEGIONARIAS (FORMICIDAE: ECITONINAE) EN SISTEMAS PRODUCTIVOS DE CAQUETÁ (COLOMBIA). Acta biol.Colomb. [online]. 2011, vol.16, n.1, pp.219-224. ISSN 0120-548X.

Five species of army ants (Labidus coecus, Labidus coecus, Neivamyrmex punctaticeps, Cheliomyrmex andicola y Eciton dulcium) are recorded from land under seven different use regimes in Caquetá department. The ants were captured in agricultural areas of the amazonian foothills using four sampling methods (TSBF, screening of litter, formalin soil wash, and direct search). We provide information about distribution and habits for each species and report the presence of C. andicola and E. dulcium in Caquetá for the first time. These records contribute to a better knowledge of the ant fauna in Colombia.

Keywords : Amazon foothills; Traditional cattle pastures; Agroforestry; Cheliomyrmex andicola; Labidus coecus.

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