HAWAII ANT GROUP (HAG)

Welcome to the Hawaii Ant Group Web Page

Dedicated to the better understanding of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
and their impacts in Hawaii.



Ant Activities...................................................
Reports on activity, ant movements, etc.

HAWAIIAN ANT PROJECTS

Hawaii Ant Plan 
Mauna Kea Ants (Oboyski & Banko, BRD-USGS) [html file]
Haleakala Ants (BRD-USGS) [html file]
Wasmannia Proposal (Gruner) [ html file]
Ant-Cricket Interactions (LaPolla et al.) [html file ]
RIFA Projects
  EPA Proposal -- Proactive Protection of Hawaii's Wetlands and other ecosystems from the Red Import Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta) through Prevention/Rapid Response Planning and Public Involvement. [pdf file]
  EPA Proposal --Building a Protective Layer for Hawaii's Wetlands: Measures to Prevent Invasion
by the Red-imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta). [pdf file]

Ant Identification............................................

Checklist of Hawaiian species.
HEAR (Hawaii Ecosystems at Risk) ant page.

Ant Information..............................................

Archives of the Hawaii Ant Group
Hawaiian ant literature references
Antlinks

Current Environmental Threats...................

Argentine Ant
Bigheaded Ant
Little Fire Ant
Longlegged Ant.

Undesirable Non-Resident Ants..................

Red Imported Fire Ant
Black Imported Fire Ant
Camponotus spp.
Pogonomyrmex spp.


The Hawaii Ant Group is committed to:

Act as a communications center for up-to-date information regarding ants in Hawaii.
Monitor and report progress on ant research in Hawaii.
Foster better understanding of problems caused by ants in Hawaii.
Aid local agencies and researchers by acting as a clearinghouse for ant information.
Facilitate information exchange between those interested in ants.
Cooperatively monitor ant dispersals and report new introductions.
Increase public awareness of ants and their present and potential impact on Hawaiian ecosystems and quality of life.
Identify and present information on potential ant invaders from outside Hawaii.


Page Revised 27 November 2004