Biotic invasions can predominantly alter the dynamics, composition, functions, and structure
of natural ecosystems. Social insects, particularly ants, are among the most damaging …

Cities are uniquely complex systems regulated by interactions and feedbacks between
nature and human society. Characteristics of human society—including culture, economics …

Invasive ants are amongst the most destructive and widespread invaders across the globe;
they can strongly alter invaded ecosystems and are responsible for the loss of native ant …

Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger) is an invasive tramp ant species that has been
transported globally since [at least] the early twentieth century. It is often claimed that despite …

Aim The existence of past connections between different regions through corridors has
influenced the diversification of the biota in South America. Evidence of such connections in …

Ants are amongst the most successful invaders worldwide and can markedly modify invaded
communities through biotic interactions. Invasive ants, for example, can compete with native …

The little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata, is one of the most widely distributed invasive
alien ant species on earth, with major environmental, economic and sanitary impacts. Here …

Invasive alien ants (IAAs) are among the most aggressive, competitive, and widespread
invasive alien species (IAS) worldwide. Wasmannia auropunctata, the greatest IAAs threat in …

Highlights•Urban and forest colonies of T. nylanderi diverge in some behaviours.•Urban
colonies perform more foraging trips than forest colonies.•Urban colonies are less …

In January 2022, we received ant specimens collected from three field colonies from
Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China. They were identified as the little fire ant …