A comprehensive survey and mapping of the Pheidole megacephala colony cluster in Bridgetown, Barbados

Citation: Sunjian, A (2018). A comprehensive survey and mapping of the Pheidole megacephala colony cluster  in Bridgetown, Barbados . The Pm Compendium (PMC). https://pheidolemegacephala.blogspot.com/2018/02/a-comprehensive-survey-and-mapping-of.html

ABSTRACT

A visual survey of the downtown area of Bridgetown Barbados in January 2018 revealed the presence of Pheidole megacephala. It was the most collected species during the study, and was the only dominant ant present in the location. A mapping of the current range of this colony “cluster” showed that it extended at least from the Pelican Village Craft Center on the west to Independence Square on the east, with the northernmost limit near the James Street Methodist Church, a combined area of approximately 21 hectares. The possible introduction of this species into Barbados via a major renovation to the city port facilities in 2002 is discussed.

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A comprehensive survey and mapping of the Pheidole megacephala Colony Cluster in Bridgetown, Barbados