Economic Importance of Neotropical Social Wasps

Elisei, Thiago; Ribeiro, Cleber; Prezoto, Fábio

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-53510-0_24

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“…Furthermore, this species also damages fruit orchards, ripening grapes (Vitis vinifera), cherries (Prunus avium) and other thin-skinned fruits (Cranshaw et al, 2011;Galvan et al, 2008). In spite of the fact that many studies show a negative impact of invasive species worldwide, the importance of evaluating potential positive effects in natural ecosystems has been recently emphasized (Brock et al, 2021;Elisei et al, 2021;Goodenough, 2010;Vimercati et al, 2020). For instance, a recent study performed by McGruddy et al (2021) demonstrates that P. dominula has an indirect impact on an invaded ecosystem.…”

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Polistes dominula (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) paper wasps detect native grasshoppers using olfactory cues

Moreyra,

Lozada,

Fernández‐Arhex

et al. 2023

Austral Ecology

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Polistes dominula is an invasive social wasp that preys on the grasshopper Dichroplus elongatus, which constitutes a potential agricultural pest in Northwest Patagonia. This grasshopper feeds on a wide variety of plants, the ‘Dandelion’ (Taraxacum officinale) being one of the main food resources. In this study, by means of a Y‐tube olfactometer, we analysed the use of olfactory cues by P. dominula in the detection of grasshoppers. Specifically, we evaluated the attractiveness of live grasshoppers, their traces (i.e. leaves with herbivory traces + prey faeces or only faeces) and herbivory‐free leaves. The results showed that foragers equally chose olfactory cues emitted by grasshoppers and leaves with herbivory traces + faeces and herbivory‐free leaves, suggesting that the leaves of the host plant also have an important role in the searching behaviour. The current research is the first to demonstrate that the invasive paper wasp orients its search towards either the presence of grasshopper prey or the volatiles of plant leaves. These findings shed new light on predator‐prey interactions mediated by olfactory cues in P. dominula, which may play a biological role as a natural controller of D. elongatus, phytophagous pest in the invaded ecosystems.

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Polistes dominula (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) paper wasps detect native grasshoppers using olfactory cues

Moreyra,

Lozada,

Fernández‐Arhex

et al. 2023

Austral Ecology

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“…As described in a recent publication [28], colonies bred in our containers can be regularly subjected to venom sampling induced by light electrical stimulation. The venom collected in this manner maintains the characteristics of the one extracted with the dissection of the sac and the operation can be repeated various times during the season [29].…”

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Vespiculture of Polistes Dominula (Hymenoptera, Vespidae): From Laboratory Research to Applicative Uses

Turillazzi

2023

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Polistes dominula, a model species paper wasps of the family Vespidae has been for long reared in captivity for studies on its social biology. Various laboratory breeding systems have allowed many researchers to deepen their knowledge on social behavior, physiology, development, nest construction techniques of this species with results that can also be extended to other social animals. However, like other congeneric species, it also has the potential to be used for useful services to man if bred in the field with vespiculture techniques that will have to be increasingly perfected. Here we briefly trace the story and the perspectives of Polistes vespiculture in times of scarcity of these insects.

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“…As they display these roles, wasps can be useful to humans (Prezoto et al, 2007(Prezoto et al, , 2011Brock et al, 2021); many species are well adapted and associated with anthropogenic environments, exhibiting a high degree of sinanthropism (Fowler, 1983;Lima et al, 2000;Prezoto et al, 2007;da Silva et al, 2019;Barbosa et al, 2020Barbosa et al, , 2021. Despite their positive roles in the environment, wasps are considered dangerous (mainly because they sting and the misinformation about their importance), hence their nests are destroyed by humans (Fowler, 1983;Prezoto et al, 2007Prezoto et al, , 2011Sumner et al, 2018;Brock et al, 2021;Elisei et al, 2021). An alternative to avoid accidents between wasps and humans, or to prevent nest destruction, is to remove and transfer their nests to other localities (Prezoto et al, 2007(Prezoto et al, , 2011.…”

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A Technique for Transferring Nests of Polybia (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Epiponini) Wasps in Anthropized Environment

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Social wasps are model organisms in studies related to evolution and social behavior origin. They show high degree of sinanthropism and due to their feeding habits, they play important ecological roles. However, wasps are considered dangerous, hence their nests are destroyed by humans. The aim of this study was to develop a technique for transferring the nests of some Polybia (Lepeletier, 1836) species located in human constructions to protected places. Nests were removed in the morning blowing ether into the nest entrance and closing them with cotton. They were separatedfrom the substrate with a spatula. Nests were immediately attached to the new substrate with hot silicone glue and installed in the new place. Transferred nests were monitored for one month to verify the efficiency of the technique. Following the transference, individuals kept foraging and repairing/constructing new cells. Workers performing colony tasks are evidence that the technique was efficient and that the colony was adapted to the new local.

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Economic Importance of Neotropical Social Wasps

Cited by 4 publications

References 43 publications

Polistes dominula (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) paper wasps detect native grasshoppers using olfactory cues

Polistes dominula (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) paper wasps detect native grasshoppers using olfactory cues

Vespiculture of Polistes Dominula (Hymenoptera, Vespidae): From Laboratory Research to Applicative Uses

A Technique for Transferring Nests of Polybia (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Epiponini) Wasps in Anthropized Environment

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