Abstract:Ants belong to the dominant group of insects on earth both ecologically and in number. Ants have various species with various roles including predators, decomposers and seed dispersers, bioindicators and as pests on various plants. The fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) is one of the ants associated with the dragon fruit plant (Hylocereus sp.) as a pest. Fire ants have unique habits and behaviors. This study aims to determine the behavior of fire ants associated with dragon fruit plants. Data analysis in this study… Show more
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