Differentiating between gynes and workers in the invasive hornet Vespa velutina (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) in Europe
In theVespinae, morphological differences of castes are generally well-marked, except for some Vespa species, where it is difficult to distinguish between future queens and workers in autumn-winter colonies. Individual weights have widely been used as a distinguishing factor but re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2017-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Hymenoptera Research |
| Online Access: | https://jhr.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=13505 |