Edit Factors influencing the cycles of foraging activity and inactivity in colonies of the leaf-cutting ant Atta sexdens (Linnaeus) in Eucalyptus plantations

This dataset supports the research article titled "Factors influencing the cycles of foraging activity and inactivity in colonies of the leaf-cutting ant Atta sexdens (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Eucalyptus plantations". The study investigated how environmental factors (e.g., temperature and rainfall), agricultural machinery use, and colony size influence the probability and duration of foraging inactivity in Atta sexdens colonies within Eucalyptus plantations in eastern Minas Gerais, Brazil. The dataset is organized into three CSV files: n_ninhos.csvContains georeferenced records of Atta sexdens nests sampled across Eucalyptus plantations. Variables include: Nest ID Estimated nest size (m²) Foraging activity status (active or inactive) across sampling dates Duration of foraging inactivity (days) Tractor disturbance (yes/no) dados_trator.csvIncludes data from an experiment assessing the impact of tractor passage on nest foraging activity. Variables include: Nest ID Nest size Foraging activity before and after tractor passage Monitoring dates Recovery timeline post-disturbance dados_clima.csvMeteorological data obtained from the nearest weather station to the experimental sites. Variables include: Date Daily average temperature Number of favorable hours for foraging (based on 18°C–23°C temperature range without rain) Daily rainfall (mm)