Problematic terminology in Myrmecology
One of the most common questions that all myrmecologists hear is: Why ants? Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to hear my myrmecologist...
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The arrival of the imported red fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) to Europe
Invasive species can have severe impacts on the environments to which they are not native. They can harm native biodiversity, alter habitats, and disrupt human...
How big-headed (Pheidole megacephala) ant invasion influenced lion prey choice
Some ant species are among the worst invaders in the world, and an invasion can come with strong consequences for ecosystem functioning. One infamous invasive...
The Diversification of Jürgen Heinze – a symposium
Dear fellow social insect researchers, To celebrate Prof. Jürgen Heinze’s career, a special symposium is being organised. This will be a hybrid event, and include...
Best Paper Award 2023
In 2023, Myrmecological News awards for the sixth time the Best Paper of the previous year. From January 9 to January 23, the editorial board...
Salvatore Brunetti
My name is Salvatore Brunetti, and I have been a PhD student of the Molecular Ecology Group at the University of Innsbruck since January 2024....
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