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Monomorium destructor
(Formicidae)

 
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Species description or overview

Monomorium destructor on the Japanese Ant Image Database
Images and identifying information for Monomorium destructor are presented on this J-Ant site.

Monomorium destructor overview from the Global Invasive Species Database
The ecology, distribution, control, and impacts of Monomorium destructor are covered in this Invasive Species Specialist Group site. The site contains references and relevant links.

Monomorium destructor description and ecology from GISD (ISSG)
A species description and information about the ecology of Monomorium destructor as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).

Monomorium destructor information sheet from Landcare Research, New Zealand
Behavioral and biological characteristics, global distribution, and control techniques for Monomorium destructor are covered in this overview.


Taxonomy & nomenclature

Monomorium destructor information from ITIS
The Integrated Taxonomic Information System ITIS provides authoritative taxonomic information on Monomorium destructor, as well as other plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world.

Monomorium destructor (Jerdon, 1851) taxonomy from ITIS
ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System, lists taxonomic data for Monomorium destructor and allows searches of other databases.


Identification

Key to ant species in Hawaii
13 physical characteristics are the basis of this computer-assisted key for identifying the 48 species of ants in Hawaii.

AntWeb field guide to the ant species of Hawaii View info about Adobe Acrobat PDF format
Images of 20 of the ant species of Hawaii help to identify the species.


Impacts

Impacts of Monomorium destructor from the Global Invasive Species Database
General and location specific impacts of Monomorium destructor, including those on Palauan atolls, are detailed in this Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) site.

Monomorium destructor impact information from GISD (ISSG)
Impact information regarding Monomorium destructor as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).


Dispersal and pathways

iPod infestation almost dooms New Zealand
Monomorium destructor, aka Singapore ants, infest an iPOD in a Fijian airport shop and are transported to New Zealand.


Prevention

Change in Quarantine Action Policy for Ants Intercepted from Commodities Destined to the State of Hawaii
A policy change regarding quarantine action for ants intercepted from commodities in Hawaii is detailed here. The revised policy went into effect 10 April 2002.


Control methods

Managemement information for Monomorium destructor
Effective preventitive measures and chemical controls for Monomorium destructor are covered on this Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) site. Links to site specific management information, including Micronesia, are included.

Monomorium destructor management information from GISD (ISSG)
Management information for Monomorium destructor as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).

Review of the efficacy of baits used for ant control and eradication
Ant species have varying responses to toxins and baits used for their control. This extensive review of published reports is a preamble to the development of recommendations for New Zealand.


Images

Monomorium destructor on AntWeb
Compare high quality images of specimens of Monomorium destructor on this AntWeb site.


Distribution

Distribution records for Monomorium destructor in the Global Invasive Species Database
The alien and native ranges of Monomorium destructor are listed by country or area (including atolls in Palau) with links to record details.

Monomorium destructor worldwide distribution from GISD (ISSG)
Worldwide distribution information about Monomorium destructor is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).

Checklist of the ants of Fiji (Bishop Museum Occasional Papers, 2006). View info about Adobe Acrobat PDF format
This checklist of the ants of Fiji includes 138 currently valid species and subspecies: 91 Fijian endemics, 22 wide-ranging Pacific natives, and 25 exotics.


Case studies

Feasibility study for Singapore ant eradication in Hatohobei State, Republic of Palau
Training in the control and monitoring of Monomorium destructor on Tobi Island and Hotsarihie (Helen Reef) Atoll in Palau was sponsored by the Pacific Invasives Initiative.


Full-text articles

Pacific Ant Prevention Plan View info about Adobe Acrobat PDF format
This proposal was prepared by ISSG for the Pacific Plant Protection Organization and Regional Technical Meeting For Plant Protection in March 2004.

Introduced ants in Galápagos (Floreana Island): Importance of coompetition, coexistence and aggressive behaviors (doctoral thesis) View info about Adobe Acrobat PDF format
Competitively dominant species Monomorium destructor and Solenopsis geminata monopolize resources on Florean island. Biotic and abiotic factors contributing to their success are discussed.


Experts

Monomorium destructor contacts from GISD (ISSG)
Contact information for experts on Monomorium destructor as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).


Discussion forums

Pacific Ant Group e-mail list (PAG-L@HAWAII.EDU)
The Pacific Ant Group discussion forum facilitates communication toward preventing establishment of Red Imported fire ant and other invasive ants on Pacific islands.


Other resources

Monomorium destructor references from GISD (ISSG)
References regarding Monomorium destructor as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).


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