Influence of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on honeydew excretion and escape behaviors in a myrmecophile,dalbulus quinquenotatus (Homoptera: Cicadellidae), and its congeners

Larsen, Kirk J.; Heady, S. E.; Nault, L. R.

doi:10.1007/bf01049162

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“…For that reason, it is also between these insects that morphological or behavioral adaptations, destined to facilitate the interactions with ants, are most commonly observed. The obligate ant-attended cicadellid Dalbulus quinquenotatus DeLong & Nault (MoyaRaygoza & Nault 2000) produces a larger amount of honeydew than congeneric non-ant attended species, possesses more complex behaviors and is more sessile (nonjumping) than non-attended species (Larsen et al 1992) According to Dietrich & McKamey (1990), this sessile behavior observed in different ant-attended Auchenorrhyncha families favors subsociality and gregarious habits.…”

Section: Diversity and Evolution Of Mutualisms Betweenmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…When honeydew is expelled, the trophobiont keeps the droplet at the abdomen's extremity until an ant removes it (Larsen et al 1992). But in many cases, the droplet of honeydew is released independently of ant attendance.…”

Section: Diversity and Evolution Of Mutualisms Betweenmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Generally, the ant solicits release of honeydew by drumming the abdominal extremity of the insect with its antennae or touching it in broad prolonged movements (Nixon 1951, Way 1963, Sudd 1987, Hölldobler & Wilson 1990, Larsen et al 1992, Dejean & Bourgoin 1998 Myers 1928, Buckley et al 1990, Hölldobler & Wilson 1990, Dejean et al 1991, Carver et al 1991, Paulson 1998December, 2001 continues during the course of honeydew solicitation (Hölldobler & Wilson 1990, Dejean & Bourgoin 1998. When honeydew is expelled, the trophobiont keeps the droplet at the abdomen's extremity until an ant removes it (Larsen et al 1992).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The honeydew is a complex mixture of water-soluble carbohydrates (the main proportion, including glucose, sucrose, fructose and others), amino acids, amides, organic acids, alcohol, auxins and salts (Hackman & Trikojus 1952, Auclair 1963, Way 1963. Honeydew production is extremely variable and has been estimated to be several times the insect body mass per hour (Auclair 1963, Larsen et al 1992. It is different, qualitatively or quantitatively, depending on whether the aphid is attended by an ant or not, and the type of host plant used (Way 1963, Stadler & Dixon 1999.…”

Section: Who Are the Partners Of The Trophobiosis And Why Does It Makmentioning

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Trophobiosis Between Formicidae and Hemiptera (Sternorrhyncha and Auchenorrhyncha): an Overview

Delabie¹

2001

Neotrop. Entomol.

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Trofobiose Entre Formicidae e Hemiptera (Sternorrhyncha e Auchenorrhyncha):Uma Visão Geral RESUMO -Fêz-se uma revisão sobre a relação conhecida como trofobiose e que ocorre de forma convergente entre formigas e diferentes grupos de Hemiptera Sternorrhyncha e Auchenorrhyncha (até então conhecidos como 'Homoptera'). As principais características dos 'Homoptera' e dos Formicidae que favorecem as interações trofobióticas, tais como a excreção de honeydew por insetos sugadores, atendimento por formigas e necessidades fisiológicas dos dois grupos de insetos, são discutidas. Aspectos da sua evolução convergente são apresentados. O sistema mais arcaico não é exatamente trofobiótico, as forrageadoras coletam o honeydew despejado ao acaso na folhagem por indivíduos ou grupos de 'Homoptera' não associados. As relações trofobióticas mais comuns são facultativas, no entanto, esta forma de mutualismo é extremamente diversificada e é responsável por numerosas adaptações fisiológicas, morfológicas ou comportamentais entre os 'Homoptera', em particular Sternorrhyncha. As trofobioses mais diferenciadas são verdadeiras simbioses onde as adaptações mais extremas são observadas do lado dos 'Homoptera'. Ao mesmo tempo, as formigas mostram adaptações comportamentais que resultam de um longo período de coevolução. Considerando-se os insetos sugadores como principais pragas dos cultivos em nível mundial, as implicações das relações trofobióticas são discutidas no contexto das comunidades de insetos em geral, focalizando os problemas que geram em Manejo Integrado de Pragas (MIP), em particular. PALAVRAS-CHAVE:Relações insetos/insetos, relações plantas/insetos, mutualismo, coevolução.ABSTRACT -In this paper, the mutualistic relationship known as trophobiosis, which occurs convergently between ants and several groups of Hemiptera Sternorrhyncha and Auchenorrhyncha (formerly 'Homoptera') is reviewed. The main characteristics of 'Homoptera' and Formicidae which favor trophobiotic interactions, such as honeydew excretion by sapsucking insects, ant attendance and physiological needs of both insects groups, are discussed. Aspects of the convergent evolution are presented. The most archaic system is not trophobiotic per se, foragers collect the honeydew casually expelled on the foliage by individuals or groups of non-associated 'Homoptera'. The commonest trophobiotic relationships are facultative; therefore, this form of mutualism is extremely diversified and is responsible for a range of physiological, morphological and behavioral adaptations by the 'Homoptera', mainly Sternorrhyncha. The more differentiated trophobioses are true symbioses where the most extreme changes can be observed on the 'Homoptera' side. Meanwhile, the ants show mainly behavioral adaptations resulting from a long coevolutive process. Considering the situation of sap-sucking insects as main crop pests worldwide, implications of trophobiotic relationships are discussed in the context of insect communities, in general, and on the problems that imply to Integrated Pest Manage...

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Section: Diversity and Evolution Of Mutualisms Betweenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Diversity and Evolution Of Mutualisms Betweenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Diversity and Evolution Of Mutualisms Betweenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Who Are the Partners Of The Trophobiosis And Why Does It Makmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Trophobiosis Between Formicidae and Hemiptera (Sternorrhyncha and Auchenorrhyncha): an Overview

Delabie¹

2001

Neotrop. Entomol.

252

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“…Among these are a wealth of plant sap-sucking Hemiptera whose production of honeydew often exceeds several times the insect body mass per hour (Larsen et al, 1992). As honeydew contains substances vital to ants such as sugars, amino acids, amides, proteins and vitamins, a variety of ant-hemipteran relationships have evolved (Way, 1963;Delabie, 2001).…”

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A novel relationship between ants and a leafhopper (Hymenoptera: Formicidae; Hemiptera: Cicadellidae)

Steiner¹,

Schlick-Steiner²,

Holzinger³

et al. 2004

Eur. J. Entomol.

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Abstract. Ten ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from three subfamilies feed on honeydew excreted by nymphs of the leafhopper Balclutha punctata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). This relationship is facultative for the partners. Preliminary field observations suggest a mutualistic interaction that represents an intermediate stage in the spectrum of formicid-hemipteran mutualisms. Behavioural adaptations of the leafhopper (no escape reaction) and the ants (no predation of leafhoppers, protection from spiders) are evident, but characters of advanced facultative mutualism such as physical contact between the partners or ant-triggered excretion of honeydew were not observed.

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Habitat Losses and Conservation of Mutualisms

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Influence of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on honeydew excretion and escape behaviors in a myrmecophile,dalbulus quinquenotatus (Homoptera: Cicadellidae), and its congeners

Cited by 31 publications

References 14 publications

Trophobiosis Between Formicidae and Hemiptera (Sternorrhyncha and Auchenorrhyncha): an Overview

Trophobiosis Between Formicidae and Hemiptera (Sternorrhyncha and Auchenorrhyncha): an Overview

A novel relationship between ants and a leafhopper (Hymenoptera: Formicidae; Hemiptera: Cicadellidae)

Habitat Losses and Conservation of Mutualisms

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