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Effect of sesame ( Sesamum indicum L) on nest development of Atta sexdens rubropilosa Forel (Hym., Formicidae)
Author(s) -
Bueno O. C.,
Hebling M. J. A.,
Silva O. A.,
Matenhauer A. M. C.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of applied entomology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.795
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1439-0418
pISSN - 0931-2048
DOI - 10.1111/j.1439-0418.1995.tb01297.x
Subject(s) - sesamum , biology , atta , botany , hymenoptera , horticulture
The present study showed a strong deleterious effect on leaf‐cutting ant Atta sexdens rubropilosa nests supplied exclusively with sesame ( Sesamum indicum ) leaves in the laboratory. Sesame leaves were initially attractive to workers and later became antifeedant. Eucaliptus alba and Hibiscus rosu‐sinensis leaves were used as control.