# The role of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in rice field
> Abdullah T.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/the-role-of-ants-hymenoptera-formicidae-in-rice-field
Jurnal / Konferensi: Iop Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
Tahun terbit: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/486/1/012167
ISSN: 17551307
Citations: 7

## Authors
- Abdullah T.

## Abstract
Abstract The purpose of the research is to determine the role of ant population and their activities consuming food provided in rice field. Experimental research was held in Tanasitolo village, Wajo district, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Based the observation and identification we find four ant species as predator of insect pests at rice field namely: Pheidologeiton diversus, Anoplolepis gracilipes, Solenopsis geminata and Dolichoderus thoracicus. The different species of ant in rice field representing their survival ability. The result of research is very useful information for management S. geminata as potential predator for improving rice harvest especially in Tanasitolo village.

## Keywords
- Predator
- Hymenoptera
- Paddy field
- Biology
- Population
- Ecology
- Insect
- Natural enemies
- ANT
- Predation
- Agroforestry
- Demography
- Sociology

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