@article {17, title = {First annotated checklist of the ant fauna of Turkey (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)}, journal = {Zootaxa}, volume = {3548}, year = {2012}, month = {14/11/2012}, pages = {1{\textendash}38}, abstract = {

The first annotated checklist of the ants of Turkey is presented. A total of 306 valid names of species-group taxa (286 species, 20 subspecies) is recorded based on literature records and additional newly collected material carried out since 1998. Synonyms are included. New localities are added for some poorly known species. Four species (Tapinoma subboreale, Formica georgica, Formica lugubris and Lasius balcanicus) are reported for the first time and thirteen species (Bothriomyrmex atlantis, B. meridionalis, Tapinoma madeirense, Camponotus robustus, Formica fuscocinerea, F. gagatoides, Rossomyrmex minuchae, Messor barbarus, Monomorium glabrum, M. salomonis, Myrmica vandeli, Stenamma westwoodii and Tetramorium forte) are excluded from the list of Turkish ants.

}, keywords = {ants, Checklist, Formicidae, new record, Turkey}, url = {http://zoobank.org/References/3CE94E90-3E59-4FAF-98F1-90CBD0BC27CE}, author = {Kadri Kiran and Celal Karaman} } @article {7, title = {Introduced ants in the United Arab Emirates.}, journal = {Journal of Arid Environments}, volume = {37}, year = {1997}, month = {27/06/1997}, pages = {505-512}, abstract = {

Fifteen species of introduced ants, including eight cosmopolitan or tramp species, are recorded for the first time in the United Arab Emirates. They are Cardiocondyla emeryi,Camponotus compressus, Iridomyrmex anceps, Linepithema humile, Monomorium destructor, Monomorium indicum, Pachycondyla sennaarensis, Paratrechina flavipes, Paratrechina jaegerskioeldi, Paratrechina longicomis, Pheidole teneriffana, Solenopsis geminata, Tapinoma melanocephalum, Tapinoma simrothi and Tetramorium bicarinatum. A synopsis of their distribution, biology and pest status is given. Introduced species contribute an unusually high proportion of local ants and the ecological implications of their presence are discussed, including displacement of native fauna and impact upon human health. These ants abound in man-made, mesic environments and do not reach the characteristic sandy deserts of the region. Most invasive species are probably benign, but P. sennaarensis, M. destructor and S. geminata pose potential problems as public health and nuisance pests. The highly competitive S. geminata and L. humile may also threaten the local entomofauna and biodiversity.

}, keywords = {ants, Formicidae, introduced species, public health pests, tramp ants, United Arab Emirates}, url = {http://antbase.org/ants/publications/9504/9504.pdf}, author = {Cedric A. Collingwood and Barbara J. Tigar and Donat Agosti} }