Aguilera-Espinosa O., Katz Esther, Césard N. (2024). Las hormigas culonas : entre patrimonio biocultural y plaga (Santander, Colombia). Naturaleza y Sociedad Desafíos Medioambientales, 8, 104-125. ISSN 2805-8631.
Titre du document
Las hormigas culonas : entre patrimonio biocultural y plaga (Santander, Colombia)
Année de publication
2024
Type de document
Article
Auteurs
Aguilera-Espinosa O., Katz Esther, Césard N.
Source
Naturaleza y Sociedad Desafíos Medioambientales, 2024,
8, 104-125 ISSN 2805-8631
The study focuses on the consumption of big-bottomed ants (hormigas culonas), Atta laevigata (F. Smith, 1858), in the department of Santander, Colombia. It analyzes the complex interactions between local communities and these insects, which are appreciated as a regional food heritage but are also seen as pests due to the significant damage they cause to crops. It highlights the importance of local knowledge in collecting ants and how their commercialization has experienced a remarkable increase, partly due to the migration of Santander residents and tourism. The article also discusses the ecological importance of leafcutter ants in ecosystems. In addition, it suggests the need for a broader approach to preserve these species, considering their role in nature and exploring strategies for coexistence with other species cataloged as pests. It argues that food heritage can play a crucial role in promoting these approaches.
Plan de classement
Sciences du milieu [021]
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Nutrition, alimentation [054]
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Société, développement social [106]
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Sociétés, développement culturel [112]
