The Crater District of Haleakala National Park was surveyed for
ants. Three species were found. Argentine ants (Iridomyrmex humilis) occurred
only within I km of the park headquarters and the nearby research facility.
Hypoponera opaciceps was found in small numbers throughout the Crater
District. Cardiocondyla emeryi was present only at the head of Kaupo Gap.
Possible impacts of these ant species on the endemic, flightless insects of the park
are discussed

Fellers, Gary M.

Fellers, Joan H.

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Status and Distribution of Ants in the Crater District of Haleakala National Park

Reports were scanned in black and white at a resolution of 600 dots per inch and were converted to text using Adobe Paper Capture Plug-in.The Crater District of Haleakala was surveyed for Argentine Ants. Ants were located by turning rocks to locate colonies and by using baits to attract workers. Three species of ants were found. Argentine ants (Iridomyrmex humilis) were found only within 1 km of Park headquarters and the nearby research facility. Hypopnera opaciceps was found in small numbers throughout the Crater District. Cardiocondyla emeryi was present at the head of Kaupo Gap. Techniques for monitoring and controlling Argentine ants are discussed.National Park Service Contract No. CX 8000 0 000

The status and distribution of ants in the Crater District of Haleakala National Park

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Status and Distribution of Ants in the Crater District of Haleakala National Park

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