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Description of a new artificial diet for rearing ant colonies asIridomyrmex humilis, Monomorium pharaonis andWasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera; Formicidae)

Description d'une nourriture artificielle pour élever des sociétés de fourmis commeIridomyrmex humilis, Monomorium pharaonis etWasmannia auropunctata

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A diet which does not desiccate was developed for rearing various ant species. this diet was found to be very attractive forIridomyrmex humilis. Monomorium pharaonis andWasmannia auropunctata in which species it permitted the rearing of colonies for long periods and the regular production of sexuals.

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Nous présentons la recette d'une nourriture artificielle élaborée pour élever des fourmis en laboratoire. Cette nourriture ne se dessèche pas et s'est avérée adéquate pour l'élevage de plusieur espèces telles queIridomyrmex humilis, Monomorium pharaonis etWasmannia auropunctata. Des sexués mâles et femelles ont été régulièrement produits dans ces sociétés.

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    Present address: Departmento de Biologie, Universidad del Valle, AA 25360, Cali, Colombia

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  1. Musée zoologique, Palais de Rumine, CP 448, 1000, Lausanne 17, Switzerland

    L. Keller, D. Cherix & P. Ulloa-Chacon

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Keller, L., Cherix, D. & Ulloa-Chacon, P. Description of a new artificial diet for rearing ant colonies asIridomyrmex humilis, Monomorium pharaonis andWasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera; Formicidae). Ins. Soc 36, 348–352 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02224886

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