Nest architecture of group-living wasps Microstigmus (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae): role of the pedicel as a defense against ants

The nest pedicel of a social sphecid wasp Microstigmus nr. thripoctenus plays an important role in protecting the brood against ant predators, as inferred from data on artificial nests. A pair of artificial nests with or without pedicels was suspended from the undersides of leaves (Carludovica palma...

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Main Authors: Gretthehun G. Grajales, Willian T. Wcislo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vicerractoría Investigación 1998-12-01
Series:Revista de Biología Tropical
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-77441998000400023