Let ants find them: Using ants as eDNA samplers for detecting the invasive spotted lanternfly

Environmental DNA (eDNA) has emerged as a valuable tool for detecting invasive species, yet its application in terrestrial ecosystems remains challenging due to uneven eDNA distribution. Ants, which forage and consume carbohydrate-rich honeydew from sap-feeding insects, may serve as effective “biolo...

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Main Authors: Wei-Jiun Lin, Fang-Ling Chloe Liu, Lucie Cho, Chin-Cheng Scotty Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2025-04-01
Series:NeoBiota
Online Access:https://neobiota.pensoft.net/article/151420/download/pdf/
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