Natural Biological Control of Lepidopteran Pests by Ants
The predatory ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidade) are social insects and important natural enemies of pests in agroecosystems. Despite the importance of these predators, little is known about their role, especially in tropical regions. Among the major Lepidopteran pests of vegetables are Ascia monuste...
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Language: | English |
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Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana
2014-08-01
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Series: | Sociobiology |
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Online Access: | http://periodicos.uefs.br/index.php/sociobiology/article/view/511 |