Leaf-cutting ants acromyrmex niger smith, 1858 (hymenoptera; formicidae) used as bioindicators of agrotoxics residues

Despite the condition of leaf-cutting ant pests in agroecosystems, it is undeniable the benefits they can bring in certain situations or environments. The leaf-cutting ants of the genus Acromyrmex attack mainly leaves of vegetables and fruit trees exposing not only to the agrochemicals used for thei...