Vestigingsstatus |
Gevestigd |
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Zeldzaamheid |
Zeldzaam |
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Invasiviteit |
Potentieel invasief |
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Invasiviteit (toelichting) |
Ivasive in Mediterranean ares, but not yet in the Netherlands, due to the colder climate. This might change when climate change continues. |
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Type introductie |
Niet opzettelijk |
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Jaar van eerste introductie |
1966 - 1976 |
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Jaar van eerste melding |
1976 |
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Natuurlijke verspreiding |
Zuid-Amerika |
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Verspreiding in Nederland |
Gelderland |
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Noord-Brabant |
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Noord-Holland |
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Zuid-Holland |
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Zeeland |
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Verspreiding in Nederland (toelichting) |
Is sometimes found during import inspections. The species sometimes ends up in buildings where it is removed. A large population was present in a greenhouse in Burgers Zoo, here the species might have dissappeared through competion with a new exotic ant. Currently, two outdoor populations exist in Capelle aan de IJssel (province of Zuid-Holland) and Sint Maarten (province of Noord-Holland). |
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Habitats |
Stedelijke gebieden |
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Onder menselijk beheer |
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Wijze van introductie |
Verontreinigd kwekerijmateriaal |
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Transport van habitatmateriaal (grond, vegetatie, hout) |
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Impact |
Predatie |
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Herbivorie |
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Concurrentie |
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Sociaal-economisch |
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Ecologische impact (toelichting) |
Is a strong competitor to native ants in urban areas and might consume a lot of nectar, being thus a competitor to flower visitors as well. Is a predator on many invertebrate species. |
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Economische impact (toelichting) |
Colonies can have huge numbers of workers and can also be found in buildings. Eradiction is hard and costly, especially if the species is also located outdoors. |
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