Species diversity and biogeography of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Louisiana with notes on their ecology

Identifier

etd-11092004-091237

Author

Shawn T. Dash, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Entomology

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

Over three decades have passed since the completion of Moser and Blum's (1960) treatment of the ants of Louisiana. This research represents a significant contribution to and update of their work. I report the first-ever comprehensive assessment of the Louisiana Formicid fauna. More than 100 species from 38 genera and eight subfamilies are covered. This faunistic survey gives valuable data of biodiversity and macro/microhabitat selection of ant species. Included are keys to all subfamilies, genera, and species with illustrations photographs, and a regional map for each species.

Date

2004

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Dash, Shawn T., "Species diversity and biogeography of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Louisiana with notes on their ecology" (2004). LSU Master's Theses. 2215.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2215

Committee Chair

Linda M. Hooper-Bui

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.2215