FBIP: Surveys to enhance effectiveness of ants as indicators of change
Citation
Robertson M (2019). FBIP: Surveys to enhance effectiveness of ants as indicators of change. South African National Biodiversity Institute. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/n3xseh accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-09.Description
Survey of ants from Sekhukhuneland and Southern KZNSampling Description
Study Extent
South Africa (Sekhukhuneland and Southern KZN)Sampling
Collecting whole specimenQuality Control
GPS coordinates where confirmed through ArcMapMethod steps
- Sekhukhuneland – one elevational transect from 750 m to 2100 m a.m.s.l. was sampled. This transect consisted of 10 elevation bands. Within each band, four sampling points, separated by at least 300 m, were selected. 10 traps were installed in a 1 x 10 transect, with a trap spacing of 10 m, at each sampling point. Traps were partially filled with a propylene glycol /ethanol mixture and were active for 5 days. The sampling protocols closely followed those used on other elevational transects (Bishop et al. 2014, Journal of Biogeography, 41, 2256–2268) to maximise dataset compatibility and allow effective comparisons between projects. Sani Pass – one transect was sampled to complement the sampling that has already taken place in this region (Bishop et al. 2014, Journal of Biogeography, 41, 2256–2268). Three elevations were sampled (0 m, 450 m and 3200 m a.m.s.l.). Within each band, four sampling points, separated by at least 300 m, were selected. 10 traps were installed in a 2 x 5 grid, with 10 m between traps. Traps were partially filled with a propylene glycol /ethanol mixture and were active for 5 days. Hlatikulu – Two sites at approximately 660 m a.s.m.l. were sampled. Four sampling points, separated by at least 300 m, were selected. Within each band, four sampling points, separated by at least 300 m, were selected. 10 traps were installed in a 2 x 5 grid, with 10 m between traps. Traps were partially filled with a propylene glycol /ethanol mixture and were active for 5 days.
Taxonomic Coverages
Ant species from Sekhukhuneland and Southern KZN
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Formicidaecommon name: Ant rank: family
Geographic Coverages
South Africa (Sekhukhuneland and Southern KZN)
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Mark Robertsonoriginator
position: Professor
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria, Department of Zoology and Entomology
Pretoria
0002
Gauteng
ZA
Telephone: 0124204396
email: mrobertson@zoology.up.ac.za
homepage: https://www.up.ac.za/zoology-entomology/article/2259466/prof-mark-robertson
Mark Robertson
metadata author
position: Professor
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria, Department of Zoology and Entomology
Pretoria
0002
Gauteng
ZA
Telephone: 0124204396
email: mrobertson@zoology.up.ac.za
homepage: https://www.up.ac.za/zoology-entomology/article/2259466/prof-mark-robertson
Mahlatse Kgatla
content provider
position: FBIP Data Specialist
SANBI
2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria
Pretoria
0184
Gauteng
ZA
Telephone: 0128435196
email: m.kgatla@sanbi.org.za
homepage: http://fbip.co.za/contact/
Mark Robertson
administrative point of contact
position: Professor
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria, Department of Zoology and Entomology
Pretoria
0002
Gauteng
ZA
Telephone: 0124204396
email: mrobertson@zoology.up.ac.za
homepage: https://www.up.ac.za/zoology-entomology/article/2259466/prof-mark-robertson