The West-Palearctic region is a diversity hotspot for the ant genus Aphaenogaster. Species
in this region are characterized by high morphological variation, which has led to their …

On a global scale, biodiversity is geographically structured into regions of biotic similarity.
Delineating these regions has been mostly targeted for tetrapods and plants, but those for …

Temnothorax (Myrmicinae, Crematogastrini) is one of the most diverse Holarctic ant genera,
and new taxonomic advancements are still frequent worldwide. The Mediterranean region, a …

As geographic distance increases, species assemblages become more distinct, defining
global biogeographic realms with abrupt biogeographic boundaries. Yet, it remains largely …

I present the updated version of the 'Checklist of the Italian Fauna'for what concerns ants
(Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae), which is part of the broader effort to produce an …

Based on the distribution of 275 species of ants native to the Iberian Peninsula (IP), we
identified areas of endemism (AE) within its geographical limits and present a biogeographic …

 Abstract There are only two Aphaenogaster species from the subterranea group in the
western Mediterranean: A. ichnusa Santschi, 1925, from south-western Europe, and A …

Due to particular vulnerabilities and environmental constraints, Alpine faunas are exposed
to significant threats from climate change. However, baseline diversity and distribution data …

The ant genus Aphaenogaster Mayr, 1853 is especially diverse in the West-Palearctic
region, where its taxonomy is still problematic for several groups. Among other issues, there …

We investigated the diversity of ant assemblages visiting pear trees in Italy by comparing two
orchards from a northern region with continental climate (Emilia-Romagna) and a southern …