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Depth of pitfall traps—does it affect interpretation of ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) assemblages?

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Catches of ants in deeper (15 cm) and shallower (8 cm) narrow pitfall traps on open grassy woodland in south east Australia were very similar in composition. The shallow traps are therefore preferred as possibly less likely to entrap vertebrate bycatch and for surveys in areas with very shallow soils.

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Acknowledgements

Dr. A.N. Andersen is thanked for identifying a voucher set of ants from earlier surveys. We appreciate the cooperation of George Paras and Anthony Theunisson (La Trobe University Wildlife Reserve) in facilitating access to the study site. Prof. M.J. Samways kindly commented on a draft of this note.

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  1. Department of Zoology, La Trobe University, Victoria, 3086, Australia

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Pendola, A., New, T. Depth of pitfall traps—does it affect interpretation of ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) assemblages?. J Insect Conserv 11, 199–201 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10841-006-9028-7

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