Comparison of the ant's fauna in a reforestation gradient on temperate forests of Central Western Mexico

摘要: Changes in diversity, species richness, abundance and similarity patterns of antscommunities different managed areas Central Mexico were studied. Three located the Northwest State selected: native trees area with Quercus spp. forest (AN), combination Cupressus lindleyi as reforestation (ZC), reforested (R), an altered C. lindleyi. A total 288 pit-fall traps placed from February to March 2009 sets four random quadrants 10 m 2 . The community composition shifted according site conditions. values richness diversity higher R comparison AN ZC. results suggest a relative effect changes floristic composi - tion on ants' community. Species Temnothorax sp. 1 Crematogaster sp., abundant preserved areas. In contrast, Pheidole 1, Liometopum apiculatum Camponotus atriceps relatively common disturbed habitats.