This database provides specimen records, images and other information about the ants of New Guinea and surrounding regions. Our goal is to facilitate access to contemporary and historic collections of Melanesian ants and provide resources for research of their taxonomy and ecology.

Species in the Georegion list are based on the following sources: a) specimen records of valid species from the region, b) AntCat.org type locality information, and c) Curator added records. Curators may add or remove valid species or morphospecies from the list.

Nov 2, 2023 · With its almost continental scale, it encompasses a diverse landscape, which includes lush lowland rainforests, but also rugged mountain ranges that span further than the European Alps. Two countries claim its landmass and surrounding islands: the West of Papua belongs to Indonesia, while the East is the independent state of Papua New Guinea (PNG).

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Between the years 2002-2014 our team has surveyed ants from over 20 sites across Papua New Guinea. At twelve of these sites we applied extensive collecting protocols for ground foraging and leaf litter ants.

Distinctive geographic features and climates shape the variety of insects, from pests to beneficial species. This list explores the top 17 most common insects in Papua New Guinea, showcasing how they reflect and affect the biodiversity of this unique region. 1. Weaver ant.

Cheklist of ants described and recorded from New Guinea and associated islands. Compiled by M. Janda, G. Alpert, M. Borowiec, P. Klimes, E. M. Sarnat, B. Guenard and S. Shattuck. The large island of New Guinea (the second largest island in the world) includes Indonesia (Western New Guinea) and Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Explore Hymenoptera in Papua New Guinea: Learn about this diverse insect order, featuring ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies, through text and an image gallery.

Sep 13, 2021 · Tuna baiting and hand collection methods were used to investigate diversity and community composition of ants in 16 sites sampled across Papua New Guinea, in both disturbed and pristine forest, at heights ranging from 28 to 2,728 m above sea level.

Ant diversity in New Guinea has been estimated to be among the highest in the world and over 900 ant species have been reported from the area, representing an interesting combination of Australian and Oriental taxa.