Levels of parasitism of Xenos myrapetrus (Stresiptera, Stylopidae) and its seasonal changes in the swarm-founding wasp, Polybia paulista (Hymenoptera, Vespidae)
Social insects face strong selection from parasites because the conditions of group living often favor the transmission of infection among nestmates. Yet, we lacked detailed information on the effect of parasite infection in the host species. Workers of Polybia species, Neotropical swarm-founding wa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-11-01
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Series: | Neotropical Biodiversity |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23766808.2018.1494480 |