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...
Main Authors: | Kazuyuki Kudô, Makoto Hasegawa, Sidnei Mateus, Ronaldo Zucchi, Fabio Nascimento |
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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 |
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