Nidos de hormigas cortadoras (Formicidae: Myrmicinae) en remanentes de bosque en el centro oeste de Santiago del Estero
; Monmany, Ana Carolina
; Gómez, Deborah M. ; Garavaglia, Agustina ; Mancilla Trejo, Maria A. ; Fuster, Andrea Alejandra 
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08/2025
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Consejo de Decanos de Ingeniería del NOA
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Investigaciones en Facultades de Ingeniería del NOA
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Las hormigas cortadoras de hojas (HCH) son clave en la región Neotropical, modifican el suelo y la estructura vegetal. Sin embargo, la información sobre su respuesta a variables ambientales en el Chaco es limitada. Por lo que se analizó la cantidad y localización de nidos de HCH en relación con el tipo de cobertura vegetal e intensidad lumínica en remanentes de bosque chaqueño. Este estudio se llevó a cabo en seis sitios del centro-oeste de Santiago del Estero. A través de observación directa, los nidos encontrados se georreferenciaron y se registró el tipo de vegetación y la intensidad lumínica sobre ellos. Se recolectaron ejemplares de hormigas para su identificación. Se encontraron 72 nidos de tres especies de HCH. Un Análisis de Correspondencias Canónicas mostró que las especies respondieron de manera diferente a las variables ambientales. Amoimyrmex striatus se encontró en áreas con mayor intensidad lumínica y menos vegetación, Acromyrmex lundii, en zonas con menor iluminación y bajo árboles, y Atta vollenweideri se distribuyó indistintamente. Además, Ac. lundii predominó en el interior de los remanentes, At. vollenweideri, en los bordes, y Am. striatus, en caminos. Comprender estas respuestas nos permite diseñar estrategias para su manejo y conservación.
Leaf-cutting ants (LCA) are key in the Neotropical region, modifying soil and plant structure. However, information on their response to environmental variables in the Chaco is limited. Therefore, the quantity and location of LCA nests were analyzed in relation to vegetation cover type and light intensity in remnants of Chaco forest. This study was conducted at six sites in the central-western region of Santiago del Estero. Through direct observation, the nests found were georeferenced, and the type of vegetation and light intensity on them were recorded. Ant specimens were collected for identification. A total of 72 nests of three LCA species were found. A Canonical Correspondence Analysis showed that the species responded differently to environmental variables. Amoimyrmex striatus was found in areas with higher light intensity and less vegetation, Acromyrmex lundii in areas with lower illumination and under trees, and Atta vollenweideri was distributed indiscriminately. Additionally, Ac. lundii predominated inside the remnants, At. vollenweideri on the edges, and Am. striatus on roads. Understanding these responses allows us to design strategies for their management and conservation.
Leaf-cutting ants (LCA) are key in the Neotropical region, modifying soil and plant structure. However, information on their response to environmental variables in the Chaco is limited. Therefore, the quantity and location of LCA nests were analyzed in relation to vegetation cover type and light intensity in remnants of Chaco forest. This study was conducted at six sites in the central-western region of Santiago del Estero. Through direct observation, the nests found were georeferenced, and the type of vegetation and light intensity on them were recorded. Ant specimens were collected for identification. A total of 72 nests of three LCA species were found. A Canonical Correspondence Analysis showed that the species responded differently to environmental variables. Amoimyrmex striatus was found in areas with higher light intensity and less vegetation, Acromyrmex lundii in areas with lower illumination and under trees, and Atta vollenweideri was distributed indiscriminately. Additionally, Ac. lundii predominated inside the remnants, At. vollenweideri on the edges, and Am. striatus on roads. Understanding these responses allows us to design strategies for their management and conservation.
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