...Natacha Rossi; Muriel Pereyra; Mariel A. Moauro; Martin Giurfa; Patrizia d'Ettorre; Roxana Josens ABSTRACT The Argentine ant, Linepithema humile , is native to South America but has become one of the most invasive species in the world. These ants heavily rely on trail pheromones for foraging...

... ) 2 10 2010 © 2011. 2011 Argentine ants Linepithema humile optimisation problem nature-inspired algorithms trail pheromones Routing telephone calls through busy networks while minimising connection time, constructing complex machinery while keeping costs and build-time low...

... cuticular hydrocarbons (CHC), of genetic and/or environmental origin serve as recognition cues. Most invasive populations of the Argentine ant, Linepithema humile (Mayr), display minimal nestmate–non-nestmate discrimination, resulting in low levels of intraspecific aggression allowing free movement...