Korean journal of applied entomology (한국응용곤충학회지)

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Discovery of the Invasive Argentine ant, Linepithema humile (Mayr)(Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dolichoderinae) in Korea

한국에서 Linepithema humile (벌목, 개미과)의 발견보고

  • Received : 2020.02.04
  • Accepted : 2020.02.20
  • Published : 2020.03.01
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Abstract

The invasive Argentian ant, Linepithema humile (Mayr, 1868) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dolichoderinae) was discovered in Korea. Diagnostic characteristics, distribution range, and potential as a pest are discussed.

벌목 개미과 시베리아개미아과(Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dolichoderinae)의 Linepithema humile (Mayr, 1868) (신칭 민개미)가 국내에서 처음 발견되었다. 진단학적 형질, 분포 범위, 해충으로서의 잠재적 가능성에 대하여 논의되었다.

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