Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Melanderia
Volume
37
Publisher
Washington State Entomological Society
Publication Date
10-1-1981
First Page
1
Last Page
66
Abstract
Although many insects seemed to be detrimentally affected by the initial fall of ash, Hymenoptera, especially larger species, appeared particularly susceptible. Observations 19 May, one day after the eruption, showed many foraging ants, bees and yellow-jackets were killed by the ash. All are beneficial insects so this widespread, but selective mortality, was viewed with a certain degree of restrained alarm. Was the ash going to obliterate entire local populations of these species? Since we had a certain amount of experience studying ants and yellowjackets, our studies were concentrated on determining the effects of the ash on these hymenopterans.
Recommended Citation
Akre, Roger D.; Hansen, Laurel D.; Reed, Hal C.; and Corpus, Larry D., "Effects of Mt. St. Helens on Ants and Yellowjackets" (1981). A. Paper 63.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bee_lab_a/63