Thrilled to receive the #MSCA grant with the AntTRAILS project! 🎉 I will explore the genomic legacy of human transitions in Mediterranean ants across history at Bonnie Blaimer’s lab (@mfnberlin.bsky.social) and with Pablo Librado (@ibe-barcelona.bsky.social). Lots of ants and fun ahead! 🐜

New short communication! 📄

Oxman et al. observed these isopods following Messor ant trails, likely for resource access or obstacle-free paths, with minimal ant aggression. 🐾
doi.org/10.1007/s000...

#InsectesSociaux #SocialInsects #Isopods #AntTrails #Myrmecophiles #AnimalBehavior #UrbanEcology

What this means for homeowners

Spring Ant Invasions is a common concern because pest activity rarely follows the calendar the way we expect. #anttrails #caulk #entrypoints #weathergaps
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