Documentation of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) collected in Thailand and Vietnam, identified through international collaboration

Abstract

Between July 2025 and May 2026, a collaborative survey conducted in Thailand and Vietnam documented ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) associated with floriculture farms and wood‐processing facilities. We report 57 species representing 32 genera across six subfamilies. Of these, 10 species are not known to occur in South Korea and are designated as quarantine pests in this country. Notably, 32 species identified during this survey have not previously been intercepted during quarantine inspections at South Korean points of entry, whereas the other 25 species have been intercepted before. Voucher specimens have been deposited in the Collection of Plant Quarantine Technology Center (South Korea) and the National Science Museum (Thailand), and occurrence data with georeferenced metadata are openly available through the Global Biodiversity Information Facility. This dataset provides an important taxonomic resource for strengthening quarantine capacity and supporting targeted inspection protocols aimed at preventing the introduction of non‐native ant species into South Korea. The collaborative approach also provides a framework applicable to other trading partners, thereby enhancing the global relevance of the study.