A preliminary investigation on the ecology of the weaver ant (Oecophylla smaragdina Fabricius) in the southern belt of Indian sub-continent, Karnataka
1Md. Varis, 2Rabiya Begum, 3K. Vijay Kumar, 4Pruthviraj C.B., and 5Shashikant H. Majagi
1SP Arts, Science and JMB Commerce Degree College Shorapur-585224 (India) 2&5Department of studies in Zoology, Vijayanagara sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari-583105 (India) 3Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Zoology, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi-585106 (India) 4Department of Studies in Zoology, Kottureshawra Degree College, Kottur-583134 (India)
ABSTRACT
Weaver ants are forceful hunters that can be utilized to control teak bugs. This preliminary study was led to decide the biological capability of weaver ants. A termite-eating yellow ant was seen in Karnataka, India. The impact of weaver ants has been seen on teak termite assault and teak deciduousness. This study was led to assess whether weaver ants, which are abundant in mango plantations, are equipped for controlling red-striped thrips and bugs, acting as a biocontrol agent. This study utilized a blended technique to notice the natural way of behaving of weaver ants. Additionally, the present study observed the food preference of weaver ants and their food hunting time. The study aims in prevailing the ecological importance of weaver ants, along with the understanding of its behaviour across India