Reconhecida pela sua megadiversidade, mas também pelo alto nível de desmatamento e perda de espécies que vem ocorrendo nas últimas décadas, a Mata Atlântica é um dos biomas mais ameaçados do planeta, recebendo a denominação de hotspot mundial. As abelhas exercem papel fundamental para a manutenção da vegetação por meio da polinização e o conhecimento sobre a composição do táxon contribui para ações de conservação. Abelhas da tribo Euglossini podem atuar como bioindicadoras da qualidade ambiental e exercem uma estreita relação com determinadas plantas, principalmente da família Orchidaceae, sendo fundamentais para a perpetuação de muitas espécies desta família. A tribo Euglossini apresenta riqueza de espécies nas florestas tropicais decaindo em direção às latitudes altas. Este estudo propôs investigar e reconhecer a fauna de Euglossini presente na região norte do estado de Santa Catarina, no sul do Brasil, a partir de coletas mensais em seis localidades, distribuídas ao longo de um gradiente altitudinal entre o nível do mar e 800 metros, nos municípios de Joinville e São Francisco do Sul. Duas localidades são constituídas por morros remanescentes de Mata Atlântica, inseridos na malha urbana de Joinville, com extensões de aproximadamente 390 e 525 hectares. As demais localidades compõem áreas contínuas de floresta na costa litorânea e Serra do Mar. Em cada local houve um dia de coleta por mês nos períodos de setembro/2013 até abril/2014 e de setembro/2014 até abril/2015. As iscas odoríferas disponibilizadas foram: benzoato de benzila, cineol, eugenol e vanilina. Nos últimos seis meses do estudo foi testada uma nova fragrância à base de menta: o mentol. O estudo registrou 794 machos de Euglossini dos gêneros Eufriesea, Euglossa e Eulaema, distribuídos em dez espécies válidas e uma potencialmente nova. As localidades com maiores riquezas foram os remanescentes no Morro do Finder e Morro do Boa Vista, e as maiores diversidades ocorreram na Vila da Glória e Mutucas. As espécies Eufriesea violacea Blanchard 1840, Euglossa annectans Dressler 1982 e Eulaema nigrita Lepeletier, 1841 foram registradas nas seis localidades estudadas. Ef. violacea, Eg. annectans Eg. stellfeldi representaram 91,56% da comunidade amostrada, sendo 66,87% somente da primeira espécie. O cineol atraiu 299 abelhas, o eugenol 190 e vanilina 165, mas em relação à riqueza, os mais atrativos foram o benzoato de benzila, cineol e vanilina, com seis espécies cada. O mentol mostrou eficácia, atraindo 75 abelhas de quatro espécies. A distribuição das abelhas em relação a variação altitudinal demonstrou que as maiores riqueza e abundância ocorreram entre o nível do mar e 200 metros de altitude com diminuição do número de indivíduos e espécies acima desta cota. Interações entre as abelhas e oito espécies de orquídeas foram registradas a partir de polinários aderidos às abelhas. Apesar da ocupação humana no entorno dos fragmentos da área urbana, os Morros do Finder e do Boa Vista apresentaram bom estado de conservação para a comunidade de Euglossini. Novos esforços e utilização de outras metodologias podem enriquecer os dados obtidos contribuindo para uma melhor caracterização ambiental da região. A partir dos dados existentes na literatura sobre a tribo Euglossini em Santa Catarina, nota-se uma riqueza significativa nos municípios de Joinville e São Francisco do Sul. / Recognized for its megadiversity, but also the high level of deforestation and species loss that has occurred in recent decades, the Atlantic Forest is one of the most threatened biomes on the planet, getting the global name hotspot. Bees play a crucial role in the maintenance of vegetation through pollination and knowledge about the taxon composition contributes to conservation actions. The tribe Euglossini can act as bioindicators of environmental quality and exert a close relationship with certain plants, particularly the orchid family, being fundamental to the perpetuation of many species of this family. The tribe Euglossini has a species richness in tropical forests which decreases in the higher latitudes. This study aimed to investigate and identify the Euglossini fauna present in the northern state of Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil, from monthly collections in six locations distributed along an altitudinal gradient between sea level and 800 meters, in the cities of Joinville and São Francisco do Sul. Two locations are composed of remnants of Atlantic Forest hills, situated in the urban area of Joinville, with extensions of approximately 390 and 525 hectares. Other locations comprise continuous areas of forest on the coastline and Serra do Mar. At each site there was one collection day per month in the period from September / 2013 to April / 2014 and September / 2014 to April / 2015. The available scent baits were: benzyl benzoate, cineol, eugenol and vanillin. In the last six months of the study a new mint-based fragrance was tested : menthol. The study recorded 794 Euglossini males of the genera Eufriesea, Euglossa and Eulaema, distributed in ten valid species and one potentially new species. The localities with the greatest richness were in Morro do Finder and Morro do Boa Vista, and the largest diversity occurred in the Vila da Glória and Mutucas. The species Eufriesea violacea Blanchard 1840, Euglossa annectans Dressler 1982 e Eulaema nigrita Lepeletier, 1841 were recorded in the six studied locations. Ef. violacea, Eg. annectans and Eg. stellfeldi represented 91.56% of the sampled community, with the first species making up 66.87% of that figure. The cineole attracted 299 bees, eugenol 190 and vanillin 165, but in relation to richness, the most attractive were the benzyl benzoate, cineole and vanillin, with six species each. The menthol was effective, attracting 75 bees from four species. The distribution of bees in relation to altitudinal variation showed that the greatest richness and abundance occured between sea level and an altitude of 200 metres, with a decrease in the number of individuals and species above this altimetry quota. Interactions between bees and eight species of orchids were recorded from pollinaria adhered to the bees. Despite the surrounding human occupation of urban fragments, Morros Finder and Boa Vista showed good conditions for the community of Euglossini. New efforts and using other methodologies can enrich the data, contributing to a better environmental characterization of the area. From the literature data on the tribe Euglossini in Santa Catarina, there is a significant richness in the cities of Joinville and São Francisco do Sul.

Dichomeris famulata Meyrick, 1914 (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) é uma nova praga da espiga de milho no Brasil, sendo importante em áreas de produção de sementes porque os grãos atacados pelas lagartas não germinam. O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar a sua biologia, descrever os danos causados pela praga e verificar o efeito de alguns tratamentos no controle dos adultos, por ingestão, em condições de laboratório (25 ± 2°C, UR de 65 ± 10% e fotofase de 14 horas). Os inseticidas foram fornecidos às mariposas com e sem isca a base de mel a 10%. Os inseticidas utilizados e suas respectivas doses foram: cloridrato de cartape (0,5 g i.a. L-1 calda), metomil (0,258 g i.a. L-1 calda), acetamiprido (0,2 g i.a. L-1calda), espinosade (0,24 g i.a. L-1 calda) e pirimifós-metílico (0,5 g i.a. L-1 calda), além da testemunha. O ciclo biológico (ovoadulto) foi de 35,2 dias. O período de incubação foi de 4,1 dias. A duração média da fase larval foi de 21,1 dias, sendo observados cinco ínstares larvais. A fase pupal durou 8,6 dias para os machos e 8,1 dias para as fêmeas. O peso de pupa de machos e fêmeas foi de 12,4 e 11,3 mg, respectivamente. As fêmeas colocaram, em média, 118 ovos, apresentando um período de préoviposição de 10,7 dias e de oviposição de 14,0 dias. A longevidade média de machos e fêmeas foi de 37,02 e 44,16 dias, respectivamente, e a razão sexual de 0,48. As iscas contendo cloridrato de cartape e metomil causaram 97,92 e 83,33% de mortalidade de adultos, respectivamente 24 horas após a exposição dos tratamentos, sendo promissores no controle desta praga e podendo ser utilizados alternadamente, caso necessário. Cloridrato de cartape sem atrativo alimentar causou mortalidade de 91,67% de adultos. As lagartas danificam os estilo-estigmas e os grãos em formação ou em estado leitoso por meio de pequenos orifícios de entrada, prejudicando o endosperma e principalmente a região do embrião, inutilizando-os para sementes. A visualização dos danos é difícil, sendo que esses passam despercebidos. Os resultados obtidos neste trabalho fornecem subsídios para o estabelecimento de estratégias de manejo do inseto, especialmente em áreas de produção de sementes. / Dichomeris famulata Meyrick, 1914 (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a new pest of corn in Brazil, and is important in seed fields. The work goals were to study the biology of this pest, describe the damages caused by this pest and evaluate the effect of some insecticides, with and without bait, to control adults by ingestion, under laboratory conditions (25 ± 2°C, 65 ± 10% of RH and 14-hours of photophase). Pesticides were provided to moth with and without honeybee 10%. The insecticides used and respective doses were: cartap (0.5 g a.i. L-1), methomyl (0.258 g a.i. L-1), acetamiprid (0.2 g a.i. L-1), spinosad (0.24 g a.i. L-1), pirimiphos-methyl (0.5 g a.i. L-1) and a control treatment. The biological cycle (egg-adult) was 35.2 days. The incubation period was 4.1 days. The mean time larval was 21.1 days and 5 instars were observed. The pupal period was 8.6 days for male and 8.1 days for female insects. The pupae weight was 12.4 and 11.3 mg for males and females, respectively. The females laid an average of 118 eggs with a preoviposition period of 10.7 days and an oviposition time of 14.0 days. The mean longevity of males and females was 37.02 and 44.16 days, respectively, and sex ratio was 0.48. The baits with cartap and methomyl caused 97.92 and 83.33% of adults mortality, respectively, 24 hours after exposure to the treatments. This is a promising way to control this pest and it may be used in rotation. Cartap without attractive caused 91.67% of adults mortality. The caterpillars damage the silks and beginning of grain development or grains at the milk stage through little entry orifices, damaging the endosperm and, more importantly, the embryo, which disenables them for seed. Therefore, it is difficult to visualize the damage, which is unnoticed without an accurate examination. These results can support the establishment of strategies to manage this new corn ear pest, especially in seeds field.

Submitted by Renata Lopes (renatasil82@gmail.com) on 2017-05-18T20:10:14Z No. of bitstreams: 1 tatianetagliattimaciel.pdf: 2290219 bytes, checksum: f5018f907a22780f986c6124291c369c (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Adriana Oliveira (adriana.oliveira@ufjf.edu.br) on 2017-05-19T14:39:48Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 tatianetagliattimaciel.pdf: 2290219 bytes, checksum: f5018f907a22780f986c6124291c369c (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-05-19T14:39:48Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 tatianetagliattimaciel.pdf: 2290219 bytes, checksum: f5018f907a22780f986c6124291c369c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-02-22 / Dado o reconhecido papel das vespas sociais no equilíbrio dos ecossistemas é clara a importância de estudos sobre a diversidade desses insetos e, apenas a partir do conhecimento do comportamento das vespas sociais, é possível elaborar metodologias adequadas para a sua coleta. Assim, e tendo em vista a importância de inventários de fauna, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar uma análise detalhada dos estudos de diversidade em vespas sociais conduzidos em Minas Gerais avaliando o uso das armadilhas atrativas. Sabendo da falta de estudos dedicados aos atributos espaciais das espécies de vespas sociais, ou ainda dos métodos utilizados para sua coleta, o trabalho objetivou ainda comparar a atratividade de diferentes variáveis na elaboração de armadilhas atrativas e estimar e analisar em escala local a distância ótima para instalação dessas armadilhas para estudos de diversidade de vespas sociais. A análise detalhada dos estudos de diversidade seguiu os passos propostos pela metodologia de PRISMA para estudos sistemáticos e de meta-análise. A abordagem metodológica incluiu o desenvolvimento de critérios de seleção, definição de estratégias de busca, avaliação da qualidade do estudo e extração de dados relevantes. A parte experimental foi desenvolvida no Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora que compreende uma área de fragmento de Floresta Estacional Semidecidual Montana, com 84 hectares de extensão, localizado no perímetro urbano de Juiz de Fora, sudeste do estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Foi possível observar que Minas Gerais é o Estado com o maior número de estudos, entretanto, as regiões sul e sudeste concentram a maior parte desses estudos, ficando clara a importância do desenvolvimento de pesquisas nas demais regiões, em especial na região norte onde se encontra o Bioma Caatinga. Os experimentos mostraram que devem ser utilizadas garrafas de polietileno tereftalato (PET) de 0,5L como armadilhas atrativas preenchidas com 150mL de suco artificial de manga, goiaba ou maracujá e instaladas a distâncias entre 10m e 150m umas das outras. O trabalho conseguiu otimizar o método de armadilhas atrativas quanto ao tamanho das armadilhas, o tipo de atrativo alimentar utilizado e o número de armadilhas utilizadas em campo. / Considering the recognized role of social wasps in the balance of ecosystems, it is clear the importance of studies on the diversity of these insects and, only from the knowledge of the behavior of the social wasps, it is possible to elaborate adequate methodologies for their collection. Thus, considering the importance of fauna inventories, the aim of this paper was to carry out a detailed analysis of the studies of diversity in social wasps conducted in Minas Gerais, when evaluating the use of attractive traps. Due to the lack of studies dedicated to the spatial attributes of the social wasp’s species, or the methods used for its collection, the study also aimed to compare the attractiveness of different variables in the elaboration of attractive traps. It also aimed to estimate and analyze in local scale the optimal distance for the installation of these traps for studies of social wasp diversity. The detailed analysis of the diversity studies followed the steps proposed by the PRISMA methodology for systematic studies and metaanalysis. The methodological procedure included the development of selection criteria, definition of search strategies, evaluation of study quality and extraction of relevant data. The experimental phase was developed at the Botanic Garden of the Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, which comprises a fragment area of Montane Semi-deciduous Forest, with 84 hectares of extension, located in the Juiz de Fora urban area, in the southeast of the State of Minas Gerais, Brasil. It was possible to observe that Minas Gerais is the State with the largest number of studies, however, the south and southeast regions concentrate most of these studies, therefore, it is highlighted the importance of the research development in the other regions, especially in the northern region, where the Caatinga Biome is located. The experiments showed that the traps must be made of bottles of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) of 0.5L, filled with 150mL of artificial juice of mango, guava or passion fruit, and installed at distances between 10m and 150m from each other. The study was able to optimize the method of attractive traps as to the size of the traps, the type of attractive food source and the number of traps used in the field.

Mealybugs (Order Hemiptera: Superfamily Coccoidea) represent a persistent problem in grape-growing regions globally, with a notable increase in infestations in recent times. The current study investigates the species composition and seasonal dynamics of mealybugs in vineyards. Pseudococcus maritimus and Ferissia gilli remain the dominant species, while Pseudococcus viburni was also spotted during two separate instances and Planococcus ficus remained absent. Commercially available pheromone delta traps and adhesive bands were deployed to capture the male mealybugs, while numerically higher efficacy was observed in the adhesive band trap. Notably, the placement of adhesive band traps on the cordon and trunk revealed differential male mealybug captures, probably indicating their movement within the vines. The research also divulges into the life cycle of mealybugs and their population densities during the sampling season. The main highlight has been the lower population density of earlier nymphal stages of the first generation of mealybugs followed by the colonization of grapevines by the second-generation crawlers. Adults of second generations give rise to the overwintering stages of mealybugs. Traditionally the research also explores the species and seasonal population dynamics of ants along with mealybugs and their management in Virginia vineyards. The activity of fifteen genera of ants in the vineyard was recorded, with some of the dominant ant genera like Tetramorium, Crematogaster, and Lasius were recorded in the vineyard actively tending and defending the mealybugs and moving them around. Fruit cluster infestation was also higher in the control treatment in comparison to sugar dispenser and ant bait dispenser treatments. This comprehensive assessment of ant diversity further deepens our understanding of the intricate ecosystem within vineyards. A spray trial using three different insecticides with distinct modes of action (Buprofezin, Bifenthrin, and Spirotetramat) in two of the commercial vineyards. Preliminary results indicate that on some days after treatment, insecticides effectively controlled mealybug populations, offering a glimmer of hope to vineyard owners grappling with infestations. Mealybugs pose a significant threat to grape cultivation, and this research provides valuable insights that can help vineyard owners and grape growers develop more targeted and effective control strategies. Species identification, understanding their behavior, and exploring potential allies in the fight against mealybugs are all crucial steps toward maintaining the health and productivity of vineyards in Virginia. While challenges remain in the battle against mealybugs, this research marks a significant step forward in safeguarding grape cultivation in Virginia and potentially reshaping strategies for controlling these persistent pests in vineyards. Growers and researchers alike eagerly await further developments and the practical application of these findings to protect the flourishing vineyards of the region. / Doctor of Philosophy / Mealybugs are common grapevine pests, recently causing a nuisance in vineyards across the United States and Canada. Some of the previously documented species of mealybugs common in the eastern part of the States include grape mealybug, obscure mealybug, Gill's mealybug, and long-tailed mealybugs. The research has mainly addressed the mealybugs and their tending ant species and their management in vineyards in Virginia. The study identifies grape mealybug and Gill's mealybug as the dominant species with occasional sightings of obscure mealybug and a lack of vine mealybug throughout the sampled vineyard sites. The male mealybugs were monitored using commercially available pheromone delta traps and adhesive band traps. Placement of adhesive band traps in the cordon and trunk of grapevines revealed different male mealybug capture data suggesting their movement within the grapevines. Two generations of mealybugs including the first generation with lower population density emerging out from the overwintering life-stage and the subsequent second generation responsible for colonizing different parts of the grapevines and producing overwintering life-stages were observed. Fifteen genera of ants were sampled from the vineyard via pitfall trap with some ants like pavement ants, acrobat ants, and medium garden ants actively tending and protecting the mealybugs. The use of sugar dispensers in the vineyards also led to lower fruit cluster infestations with mealybugs in comparison to the area without dispensers. The insecticidal spray trial using three different insecticides was also effective in controlling populations of mealybugs on some of the dates after treatment. The research offers valuable insights for grape growers, aiding in the development of effective control strategies for mealybug control. It emphasizes the importance of identifying the species present, understanding their behavior, and exploring potential allies and insecticide options in pest management.

Submitted by Sandra Pereira (srpereira@ufrrj.br) on 2016-07-28T13:42:46Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2011 - Luciano Martins.pdf: 2085328 bytes, checksum: e82ea56c9ce66ac46b97ad748fb1de5a (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-07-28T13:42:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2011 - Luciano Martins.pdf: 2085328 bytes, checksum: e82ea56c9ce66ac46b97ad748fb1de5a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-02-25 / Coordena??o de Aperfei?oamento de Pessoal de N?vel Superior - CAPES / This study aims to compare three sampling techniques to estimate species richness of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in ?campos of altitude? at Itatiaia National Park, in Rio de Janeiro state. Compared richness estimates for genera and species, and curves of accumulation of species for sardine baits, pitfall traps and manual collecting are presented for two distinct sites ("steppe vegetation" [VE] and "rupicola vegetation" [VR]) in Itatiaia Plateau. The three techniques collected 31 species of 10 genera belonging to four subfamilies. In VE were registered 50% of genera and 36.4% of species collected exclusively by baits, and 20% and 50% by pitfall traps, respectively. In VR were registered 37.5% of genera and 47.61% of species exclusive for baits, but no one genus and species was restricted for manual collecting. In the case of ?campos de altitude? and when only one technique can be used, the sardine bait was the most efficient sample technique to registered richness at VE. For VR, the manual collecting was the most appropriate technique to record species richness. However, the pitfalls (in VE) and bait (in VR) recorded an important portion of species richness. In our data, the manual collecting were associated with standardized data collecting protocols, and, although much criticized, have shown effectiveness in recording species in habitats where widespread techniques cannot be used. In spite of different physiognomies show differentiated efficiency for samples techniques, it is relevant to using more than one technique associated to a colleting protocol well structured to potentiated the record of the new species in environments as the ?campos de altitude?. / O presente trabalho tem por objetivo comparar tr?s t?cnicas de coleta para estimar a riqueza de esp?cies de formigas (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) no Planalto do Itatiaia , Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. S?o apresentados dados comparativos das estimativas da riqueza de g?neros, de esp?cies e as curvas de acumula??o de esp?cies amostradas com iscas de sardinha, armadilhas de queda e coletas manuais, em duas fisionomias distintas (?vegeta??o est?pica? [VE] e ?vegeta??o rup?cola? [VR]), no Planalto do Itatiaia. Com a utiliza??o das tr?s t?cnicas foram coletadas 30 esp?cies de 11 g?neros, pertencentes a quatro subfam?lias. Para a VE foram registrados 50% dos g?neros e 36,4% das esp?cies coletadas exclusivamente pelas iscas, e 20% e 50% pela armadilha de queda, respectivamente. Para a VR foram registrados 37,5% e 47,61% dos g?neros e esp?cies exclusivas para iscas, por?m nenhum g?nero e esp?cie foram restritos a coleta manual. Em se tratando de ecossistema de campos de altitude e quando apenas uma das t?cnicas possa ser utilizada, a isca de sardinha foi a mais eficiente para amostrar a riqueza em VE. Para VR, a coleta manual se apresentou como a t?cnica mais apropriada para registrar sua riqueza. No entanto, as armadilhas de queda (na VE) e as iscas (na VR) registraram uma parcela n?o t?o desprez?vel da riqueza. Em nossos dados, as coletas manuais foram associadas a protocolos de coleta padronizados, e, apesar de serem bastante criticadas, mostraram efici?ncia no registro de esp?cies em habitats em que outras t?cnicas mais difundidas n?o podem ser utilizadas. Apesar de fisionomias distintas apresentarem efici?ncia de t?cnica de coleta diferenciada, ? relevante a utiliza??o das tr?s t?cnicas para se potencializar ainda mais o registro das esp?cies em ambientes de campos de altitude.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / A savana (Lavrado) de Roraima ocupa 17% de seu território. Estas áreas apresentam um mosaico de vegetações e uma diversidade pedológica devido aos fatores de formação do solo. As formigas estão presentes praticamente em todos os ambientes terrestres e desempenham inúmeros papéis no ecossistema. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar as relações entre as características físicas e químicas do solo com as assembleias de formigas em uma área de savana próxima de Boa Vista, RR, situadas no Campus do Cauamé/UFRR. O trabalho foi desenvolvido nas 12 parcelas permanentes do Programa de Pesquisa em Biodiversidade (PPBio). Foram utilizadas duas técnicas de coleta (iscas e pitfalls), sendo instaladas10 subamostras em cada parcela, separadas 25 m uma da outra, totalizando 120 sub-amostras por método de coleta. Os pitfalls permaneceram em operação por 48 horas e as iscas ficaram expostas por 40 minutos. O material foi coletado e levado ao laboratório para identificação. Os dados químicos e físicos do solo foram obtidos através dos metadados disponíveis no site do PPBio. Adicionalmente foram coletadas as variáveis umidade e resistência a penetração (RP). Os dados das classes de solo foram obtidos de estudos detalhados do campus Cauamé. As assembleias de formigas foram ordenadas com base na presença/ausência dos indivíduos utilizando o escalonamento multidimensional não-métrico (NMDS). Para verificar a influencia das variáveis ambientais sobre a distribuição das formigas, foi realizada uma Analise Multivariada da Variância (MANOVA). A similaridade entre as técnicas de coleta foram analisadas com o teste de Mantel. Na área de estudo identificou-se cinco classes de solos, e nestas foram coletadas 8936 formigas distribuídas em 7 subfamílias, 22 gêneros e 49 espécies onde 39 são morfotipos. A espécie Kalathomyrmex emery foi registrada pela primeira vez para o estado de Roraima. Os gêneros mais abundantes ncontrados nas iscas foram Crematogaster (46,3%) e Camponotus (25,5%). A similaridade entre as técnicas pitfall e isca foi baixa (35%), porém o pitfall foi 92% similar as duas técnicas em conjunto. Dentre as variáveis ambientais testadas, verificamos que não houve diferença significativa em relação às classes de solo, umidade e pH com a distribuição das formigas, sendo que a argila foi à única variável que influenciou em sua distribuição. Os pitfalls podem ser o único método de coleta de formigas em áreas de savanas. A maior riqueza de espécies de formigas foi verificada no Latossolo Amarelo. O solo com menor riqueza foi o Gleissolo, porém, foi o que apresentou maior número de espécies exclusivas. / Savanna (Lavrado) of Roraima occupy 17% of its territory. These areas have a mosaic of vegetation and pedological diversity due to factors of soil formation. The ants are present in virtually all terrestrial environments, and playing numerous roles in the ecosystem. The objective of this research was to evaluate the relationships between the physical and chemical characteristics of soil with ant assemblages in a savanna area near Boa Vista, Roraima (Campus Cauamé/UFRR). The study was conducted in 12 permanent plots of the Biodiversity Research Program (PPBio). We used two techniques (baits and pitfalls), and 10 sub-samples from each plot, 25 m apart from each other, a total of 120 sub-samples using the method of collection. The pitfalls remained in operation for 48 hours and the baits were exposed for 40 minutes. The material was collected and taken to the laboratory for identification. The chemical and physical soils were obtained from the metadata available from the PPBio. Additionally we collected moisture content and resistance to penetration (RP). Data from the soil classes were obtained from detailed studies of Cauamé campus. Ant assemblages were sorted based on the presence / absence of individuals using non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS). To check the influence of environmental variables on the distribution of ants, we performed a Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA). The similarity between the techniques was analyzed with the Mantel test. In the study area were identified five classes of soil, and these were collected 8,936 ants distributed in 7 subfamilies, 22 genera and 49 species which are 39 morphotypes. The species Kalathomyrmex emery was first recorded for the state of Roraima. The most abundant genera were found in the bait Crematogaster (46.3%) and Camponotus (25.5%). The similarity between the techniques and bait pitfall was low (35%), but the pitfall was 92% similar the two techniques together. Among the environmental variables tested, we found that there was no significant difference in the classes of soil, moisture and pH with the distribution of ants, and the clay was the only variable that influenced the distribution of ants. The pitfalls may be the only method of collecting ants in savanna areas. The highest species richness of ants was found in the Yellow Latosol. And the soil with less wealth was the Gleysol, however, was the soil with the highest number of exclusive species.

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No. of bitstreams: 1 giovanneambrosioferreira.pdf: 11308277 bytes, checksum: 29c09d7d3d127c6be8192883098b796f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-02-25 / CAPES - Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / O livre acesso de gatos (Felis silvestris catus) a áreas externas da residência de seus proprietários (chamados semi-domiciliados), quando em ambientes naturais pode ocasionar predação sobre animais silvestres, competição alimentar com carnívoros nativos, e ainda potencializara veiculação de zoonoses. Informações a respeito do comportamento destes animais em fragmentos de mata atlântica são raros, desta forma, este estudo objetivou avaliar: a) os itens encontrados na dieta e sua variação sazonal através da análise de amostras fecais; b) a área de vida e os padrões de atividade por meio de rádio telemetria; c) as diferenças individuais na dieta e a disposição das fezes nos territórios por meio do método da marcação de isca de gatos semi-domiciliados encontrados em um fragmento remanescente de Mata Atlântica localizado ao sul do município de Ilha Comprida – SP. Resultados coletados entre setembro de 2009 e setembro de 2010 demonstram que mesmo recebendo alimentos dos proprietários, a espécie apresentou uma dieta oportunista e generalista, com pouca variação sazonal (X2 = 6,754; p = 0,4549). As presas mais consumidas foram insetos (21,26%), seguidos por mamíferos (14,24%) e aves (4,11%). Machos residentes em propriedades ausentes de fêmeas demonstraram maiores área de vida e sobreposições sobre as áreas dos demais gatos, que apresentaram valores semelhantes entre si. Os horários de maior atividade ocorreram no período crepuscular noturno, principalmente nos horários de 20-22h e 02-04h; enquanto o período entre 14-16h apresentou menor registro. Maiores atividades registradas durante a estação seca, todavia, machos demonstraram maior atividade noturna, em ambas as estações, enquanto fêmeas maiores atividades diurna, principalmente durante a estação seca. As amostras fecais encontradas próximas ao centro de atividade, geralmente estavam enterradas, enquanto à medida que se distanciavam, podiam ou não estar enterradas. Ocorreram poucas variações na dieta entre os sexos. Entretanto, fêmeas mais novas predaram animais menores (insetos); fêmeas mais velhas predaram também vertebrados maiores; enquanto para os machos observou-se o inverso. A diversidade de itens de presas nativas encontrados na dieta demonstra a capacidade adaptativa e o comportamento inato de predação da espécie. A pequena diferença encontrada entre as estações reflete na pequena variação sazonal encontrada no período amostrado. Os resultados indicam que a disponibilidade e abundância de recursos (alimento e abrigo) foram os fatores mais importantes na determinação das áreas de vida de fêmeas, enquanto a disponibilidade e acesso a estas, seriam os determinantes para os machos. Sugere-se que o padrão de atividade sofra influência das variações sazonais. A maneira como as fezes são encontradas no ambiente estão relacionadas ao status hierárquico ou questões comportamentais e ecológicas de seu produtor. Sendo assim, informações importantes sobre a dieta e comportamento de caça individuais foram obtidas por meio da identificação individual de suas fezes. Os resultados obtidos por este estudo contribuem para pesquisas que visem à preservação de espécies vulneráveis às influencias causadas pela presença desta espécie em ambientes naturais, ou ainda que busquem obter esclarecimentos sobre a saúde e o bem estar destes animais, espécies nativas e seus proprietários. / Free access for cats (Felis silvestris catus) to areas outside the residence of its owners (called semi-resident), when in natural environments may cause predation on wildlife, food competition with native carnivores and more, increase the zoonoses placement. Information about the behavior of these animals in the Atlantic forest fragments are rare, thus this study aimed to assess: a) the items found on diet and its seasonal variation by analyzing fecal samples; b) the home range and patterns of activity by radio telemetry; c) individual differences in diet and feces disposal in the territories by the method of marking bait semidomiciled cats found in an Atlantic forest fragment located south of the city of Ilha Comprida – SP. The results collected between September 2009 and September 2010 show that even getting food from the owners, the species had a generalist and opportunistic diet, with little seasonal variation (X2 = 6,754, p = 0,4549). The most consumed preys were insects (21,26%), followed by mammals (14,24%) and poultry (4,11%). Males residing in properties absent from females had larger home ranges and overlap the areas of other cats, which showed similar values. The time of greatest activity occurred in the evening twilight period, mainly during 20-22h and 02-04h, while the period between 14-16h showed the lowest record. Major activities recorded during the dry season, however, males showed greater nocturnal activity in both seasons, while females more daytime activities, especially during the dry season. The fecal samples found near the center of activity usually were buried, and as much as they distanced from the center they could be buried or not. There were few variations in diet between the sexes. However, younger females preyed on smaller animals (insects); older females also ate higher vertebrates, whereas for males the opposite was observed. The diversity of prey items found in the native diet demonstrates the adaptiveness in innate behavior and predation of the species. The small difference found between the seasons reflected in the low seasonal variation found in the sample period. The results indicate that the availability and abundance of resources (food and shelter) were the most important factors in determining the home range of females, while the availability and access to them, and are the determinants for males. It is suggested that the activity pattern is influenced by seasonal variations. How feces are found in the environment are related to the hierarchical status or behavioral and ecological issues of its producer. Thus, important information about diet and individual hunting behavior were obtained through individual identification of feces. The results of this study contribute to research aimed at the preservation of species vulnerable to influences caused by the presence of this species in natural environments, or even seek clarification about the health and wellness of these animals, native species and their owners.

Aspects around the management of benthic soft sediment bait organisms, with special focus on the mud prawn (Upogebia africana) of eastern Cape estuaries was investigated. The recreational linefishery of the Gamtoos estuary was described, and compared to previous studies. Target fish species was identified, and a large dependency on bait sourced from estuaries needed for the capture of these species was noted, especially for spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii). A comparison between bait use, success and the natural diet of target fish species was also made. The structure and distribution of sediments in the old channel mud banks was described and compared with historical data. The influence of sediments on mud prawn distribution was investigated, but no significant interactions were found at the study site. The impacts of once-off pumping and digging events, and monthly trampling on the sediments and mud prawn population was studied over a 7-month period. Initial removal rates as well as recovery time varied significantly between the two collection methods, while the largest decline in prawn numbers (to zero) with no recovery visible after seven months was caused by trampling. All disturbances caused some alteration in sediment composition, but not to such an extent that the sediments became unfavorable for mud prawns. Trampling did, however, result in the compaction of sediments to such a degree that prawns could not construct burrows. Issues around current removal quotas of bait species as well as the creation of a small-scale commercial (SSC) bait selling operation at Swartkops estuary were critically evaluated, and suggestions for the future removal rates of mud prawns based on production export calculations were made. The distribution, size, sex ratios and number of gravid females occurring along a tidal gradient as well as along horizontal gradient of the mud bank during growth (January – March) and reproductive (September – October) periods was investigated. Changes in the distribution of females between the two study periods were significant, while the distribution of reproductively active females were closely linked to the low water mark (Lower tidal levels). Females occurring in this zone were also significantly larger than females occurring towards the back of the study site. Some minor changes along the horizontal gradient were also observed. The sediment compos ition of the mud bank was found not to play a role in this distribution, leading to the suggestion that exposure to ebb and flood tide currents could influence female prawn distributions. Management recommendations based on these observations were made.

The collection of bait organisms goes hand-in-hand with shore-angling in South Africa, hence the level of bait-collection can be used as an indicator of fishing effort and vice versa. This emphasises the importance of understanding the fisheries for bait organisms. In 1998 the South African fisheries policy was revised, culminating in the Marine Living Resources Act No. 18 (1998) which supported sustainable development, equitable access to resources and stability of the industry. The policy also dealt with the needs of subsistence fishers who had previously been all but ignored. This study looks to continue in this direction by investigating the opportunities for the establishment and management implications of small-scale commercial baitfisheries in the Eastern Cape. Data were collected from eight clearly demarcated sampling areas using the roving survey method. A total of 97 survey trips were undertaken between September 2001 and April 2003 and 469 interviews were conducted on individual anglers. The data was analysed and discussed on the basis of three wider study regions and this allowed for a more accurate and focussed assessment of the fishery area and the potential for its formalisation. Recreational fishers (91.5%) dominated in each of the three regions surveyed. The low number of subsistence fishers encountered in this study is not a standard pattern throughout South Africa. The dominance of local residents in the shore-fishery could have an important impact on the success of a formalised baitfishery in that the greater proportion of the potential market is accessible throughout the year. Most recreational shore-anglers were middle-aged (43.8 years ± 12.9 years), and hence at the peak of their earning years and this may contribute towards the potential success of a small-scale commercial baitfishery. Most anglers and baitfishers were of the opinion that all South Africans owned and were responsible for managing the living marine resources. The vast majority of recreational users paid for and were in possession of valid permits and approved of the baitfishery regulations. This implies that the greater majority of users recognise that the state is the rightful custodian of the resource and is responsible for management. No subsistence users were in possession of permits. Resource users in the Gamtoos to Tsitsikamma National Park region, where the inspection rate was highest, had the best knowledge of the regulations regarding both baitfishing (67.2% ± 38.8%) and angling (79.8 ± 21.4%). This substantiates the hypothesis that there is a direct correlation between knowledge of the regulations and the rate of inspection. About 475 000 angler-days/year were fished in the study area, with the highest number of angler-days recorded in or near urban and peri-urban areas. Bronze bream (65.9%) and dusky kob (61.1%) were the two most commonly targeted species, followed by white steenbras (31.7%), white musselcracker (31.4%) and blacktail (20.2%). A total of four purchased and 19 collected bait species was recorded during the study. Sardine, chokka and pink prawn were the most frequently encountered purchased bait. Red bait, sand prawn, mullet, siffie, sand mussel, bloodworm and saddleback were the most frequently encountered collected bait species. Sand prawn was identified as the preferred bait species for a wide range of angling species. The total quantity of bait organisms used per fishing trip was markedly less than the total amount collected per trip. The ban of off-road vehicles (ORV's) from beaches (20 January 2002) resulted in spatial shifts in angler effort in certain areas, suggesting that total effort has reduced in areas where ORV's were commonly used. Subsequent to the ban, fishers were encountered, on average, much closer to access points. The value of small-scale baitfisheries within the total study area was estimated at about R7 million per year. Across the entire study area red bait was identified as the most valuable bait in the rock-and-surf fishery in monetary terms, while sand prawn was also important. The findings led to the conclusion that small-scale commercial baitfisheries in the study area are potentially viable. Scenarios for the establishment of baitfisheries are suggested and discussed.

[Truncated abstract] Removal of consumers through fishing has been shown to influence ecosystem structure and function by changing the biomass and composition of organisms occupying lower trophic levels. The western rock lobster (Panurilus cygnus), an abundant consumer along the temperate west coast of Australia, forms the basis of Australia's largest single species fishery, with catches frequently exceeding 11000 tonnes annually. Despite their high abundance and commercial importance, the diet and trophic role of adult lobster populations in deep-coastal-ecosystems (35-60 m) remains unknown. An understanding of the diet and trophic role of lobsters in these ecosystems is a key component of the assessment of ecosystem effects of the western rock lobster fishery. This study uses gut content and stable isotope analyses to determine the diet and trophic role of lobsters in deep-coastal ecosystems. Dietary analysis indicated adult lobsters in deep-coastal ecosystems were primarily carnivorous with diet reflecting food available on the benthos. Gut content analyses indicate crabs (62 %) and amphipods/isopods (~10 %) are the most important lobster dietary sources. Stable isotope analysis indicates natural diet of lobsters in deep coastal ecosystems is dominated by amphipods/isopods (contributing up to ~50 %) and crabs (to ~75 %), with bivalves/gastropods, red algae and sponges of lesser importance (<10 % of diet each). Diet of lobsters in deep-coastal ecosystems differed from that reported for lobsters inhabiting shallow water ecosystems in this region, reflecting differences in food availability and food choice between these ecosystems. Bait from the fishery was also determined (by stable isotope analyses) to be a significant dietary component of lobsters in deep-coastal ecosystems, contributing between 10 and 80 % of lobster food requirements at some study locations. '...' Given observed effects of organic matter addition in trawl fisheries, and also associated with aquaculture, bait addition is likely to have implications for processes occurring within deep-coastal ecosystems in this region, particularly given its oligotrophic status, most likely by increasing the food available to scavenging species. Removal of lobsters from deep-coastal ecosystems may affect the composition and abundance of lobster prey communities through a reduction in predation pressure. Such effects have been demonstrated for other spiny lobster species. These effects are typically most observable amongst common prey taxa which in other studies have been commonly herbivores. In deep-coastal ecosystems, crabs and amphipods/isopods are the most common prey taxa and most likely to be effected. The ecosystem-impacts of top-down control of non-herbivorous prey species is unknown and constrains the inferences possible from this study. However, the establishment of 'no-take' areas in deep-coastal ecosystems would allow the ecosystem effects of lobster removal to be further assessed in these deep-coastal ecosystems. While data from the current study did not allow the ecosystem effects of lobster removal to be properly assessed, this study provided information regarding the ecology of western rock lobsters in previously unstudied ecosystems.