2016
DOI: 10.13102/sociobiology.v63i1.879
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The Disappearance of Eggs and Larvae from the Nests of the Mischocyttarus (Monogynoecus) montei Zikán (Hymenoptera: Vespidae), Especially in Autumn and Winter: Can it Mean an Adaptive Cannibalism to Ensure the Survival of Colonies?

Abstract: The aim of this study was to verify the disappearance of eggs and larvae from the nests of the Mischocyttarus (Monogynoecus) montei, especially in autumn and winter, and at the same time, to discuss about the cannibalism as the main reason for survival of the colonies during the unfavorable climatic conditions. Forty one colonies were studied during the seasons of the year, period from March in 1999 to September 2000. A total of 314 disappearances of immature individuals was counted, corresponding to 95 eggs (… Show more

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“…Though brood cannibalism may be an emergency response to severe nutritional stress in some instances (Schmickl & Crailsheim, 2001), it appears to be part of the normal colony life cycle in many social insects. For example, in paper wasps of the genera Polistes and Mischocyttarus , brood cannibalism commonly occurs at the end of the growing season (Kudô & Shirai, 2012; Murakami, Sakamoto & Shima, 2016) and may provide an important nutritional resource for gynes preparing to overwinter.…”
Section: Categories Of Social Stress Protectionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Though brood cannibalism may be an emergency response to severe nutritional stress in some instances (Schmickl & Crailsheim, 2001), it appears to be part of the normal colony life cycle in many social insects. For example, in paper wasps of the genera Polistes and Mischocyttarus , brood cannibalism commonly occurs at the end of the growing season (Kudô & Shirai, 2012; Murakami, Sakamoto & Shima, 2016) and may provide an important nutritional resource for gynes preparing to overwinter.…”
Section: Categories Of Social Stress Protectionmentioning
confidence: 99%