The social wasp community (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) and new distribution record of Polybia ruficeps in an area of Caatinga Biome, northeastern Brazil

Melo, André Carneiro; Barbosa, Bruno Corrêa; Castro, Mariana Monteiro de; Santos, Gilberto M. de M.; Prezoto, Fábio

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“…These two species had been reported to Caatinga, and found in other studies realized on Northeastern Brazil states Melo et al, 2015). Andena and Carpenter (2014) registered only nine species of social wasps in Paraiba state, being the addition of those two new species a significant increase on the diversity of Polistinae.…”

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“…Melo et al, (2015) reported these species also had the major abundance and constancy in the Caatinga, Bahia state. Other similar studies showed P. occidetalis and P. ignobilis as abundant and constant in tropical dry forests of Brazil (Aguiar & Santos …”

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“…Mischocyttarus cearensis, Polybia sericea, Protonectarina sylveirea and Brachygastra lecheguana were considered accidental species (Table 1). However, in other research also conducted in areas of Caatinga, some of these wasps were classified as accessory or constant, as B. lecheguana, P. sericea and P. sylveirea by ; M. cearensis and P. simillimus by Melo et al (2015). The lack of previous surveys in the region affects discussions, for example a possible reduction on the wasps populations.…”

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Diversity and Structure of Social Wasps Community (Hymenoptera: Vespidae, Polistinae) in Neotropical Dry Forest

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Social wasps are potential predators of agricultural pest species. The objective of this study was to conduct a survey of the community of social wasps (Polistinae species) that inhabit the neotropical dry forest named Caatinga of Paraiba, Northeast of South America (Brazil), and to compare the richness and abundance of wasps located in areas of Caatinga with those inhabiting areas of organic intercropping farming. The present study sampled 10 Polistinae species distributed in six genera. Two new species were registered for the state. The comparison between the community of social wasps of the Caatinga showed that there was not statistical difference in the richness and abundance between the natural vegetation and organic intercropping. This means that agroecosystem attracted community of Polistinae, promoting the maintenance of social wasps in anthropic environment and possibly favoring biological control.

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Diversity and Structure of Social Wasps Community (Hymenoptera: Vespidae, Polistinae) in Neotropical Dry Forest

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“…In 1978, Richards publishes the book "The Social Wasps of the Americas, Excluding the Vespinae", which comprehends an extensive review on the neotropical species, with details on their distribution, morphology and biology; this publication instantly became a milestone for posterior studies on the group, and references to it can still be found in recent publications (e.g. Melo et al, 2015;Jacques et al, 2015).…”

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Studies of social wasp diversity in Brazil: Over 30 years of research, advancements and priorities

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The first records of social wasps in Brazil were made during expeditions that focused on the taxonomy and distribution of the species in the country. From the 70s there was a change in the essence of publications on the diversity of social wasps, which began to be directed to a specific place, which over the years have incorporated the use of sampling methodologies and analysis of results through ecological indexes. Since then, the neotropical social wasps have gained more prominence because of the recognition that act decisively in the trophic balance of ecosystems, thus increasing interest in research on these insects. So, our aim was to conduct a detailed analysis of published studies diversity of social wasps in Brazil over the past 33 years, aimed at increasing knowledge about the history of these works. For the literature review criteria were adopted: keywords with the matter and publications indexed in databases within the defined period. We found 78 publications, with the majority (70.52%) in scientific journals. From the year 2005, there was a regularly featured in publications with the years 2010, 2012 and 2014 as the most productive and a concentration of studies in BA, MG and SP states. Were used 11 collection methods, however there no a pattern of time or collection methodology, highlighting the Search-Active methods and Attractive Trap. The contribution of this analysis is to extend the current status of knowledge of social wasps with research as well as guide and encourage future studies to places unexplored.

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“…Vespas sociais apresentam ainda grande potencial para controle de populações de outros insetos em ambientes de agrossistemas (elisei et al 2010; de souza et al 2011) além de atuarem como bioindicadoras de qualidade ambiental (urBini et al 2006;souza et al 2010). Ademais, esses insetos podem exercer importante função no transporte do pólen, fazendo parte da comunidade de polinizadores de algumas espécies vegetais (Hermes & KöHler 2006;Clemente et al 2012;somavilla & KöHler 2012;melo et al 2015).…”

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Vespas Sociais (Vespidae: Polistinae) em Fitofisionomias Urbanas: um Checklist do Município de Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

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Novos conceitos sobre o planejamento e urbanização das cidades têm incentivado cada vez mais, a criação e manutenção de áreas verdes públicas ou privadas, que consequentemente, representam importantes zonas de alimentação e abrigo para diversas espécies de vespas sociais. Mas apesar dos esforços e da representatividade da região Sudeste, o conhecimento sobre a riqueza e abundância de vespas sociais no Estado do Rio de Janeiro ainda é limitado. O presente estudo visou avaliar a composição da fauna de vespas sociais em fitofisionomias urbanas no centro da cidade de Barra Mansa-RJ, área compreendida pelo campus Barra Mansa UBM. Duas áreas foram amostradas durante 12 meses, campo antrópico e área reflorestada, através de busca ativa com rede entomológica, armadilhas Möericke e armadilhas aromáticas. Foram coletados 148 espécimes pertencentes a três tribos, quatro gêneros e 17 espécies. A busca ativa registrou 70,7% das espécies amostradas. A tribo Epiponini apresentou a maior riqueza de espécies, sendo Polybia chrysothorax Lichtenstein e Polybia erythrothoraxla Richards registradas pela primeira vez para o Estado do Rio de Janeiro. No campo antrópico foi observada maior diversidade (H’ = 1,890), equabilidade (J = 0,7605) e menor dominância (D(1/D) = 0,2124), enquanto a área reflorestada obteve-se H’ = 1,582, J = 0,6366 e D(1/D) = 0,3465. A configuração e o tamanho da área reflorestada no campus Barra Mansa do UBM são elementos insuficientes para restringir o trânsito de espécies ou segregar comunidades quando considerado o campo antrópico, desta forma permitindo ainda, que as espécies possam ser igualmente amostradas entre as áreas.Checklist of Social Wasps (Vespidae: Polistinae) in Two Green Urban Areas in the Municipality of Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Abstract. New concepts on city planning and urbanization have progressively encouraged the creation and maintenance of public or private green areas, which are important feeding and shelter zones for several species of social wasps. However, in spite of the sampling effort and representativeness of southeastern Brazil, knowledge of richness and abundance of social wasps in Rio de Janeiro is still poor. The present study aimed at inventorying the fauna of social wasps in urban phytophysiognomies in downtown Barra Mansa, state of Rio de Janeiro, within the campus of Barra Mansa University. We sampled two areas for 12 months - a human-modified grassland and a reforested area, through active search with insect nests, Möericke traps, and aromatic traps. We collected 148 wasps of three tribes, four genera, and 17 species. Through active search we recorded 70.7% of the species sampled. The tribe Epiponini showed the highest species richness, and Polybia chrysothorax Lichtenstein and Polybia erythrothoraxla Richards were recorded for the first time in the state of Rio de Janeiro. In the anthropic field it was observed greater diversity (H’ = 1,890), equitability (J = 0,7605), and minor dominance (D(1/D) = 0,2124), while in the reforested area was obtained H’ = 1,582, J = 0,6366 e D(1/D) = 0,3465. The configuration and size of the reforested area in the campus Barra Mansa (UBM) are insufficient elements to restrict the movement of species or segregate communities when considering the anthropic field, thereby still allowing that species could also be sampled between the areas.

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The social wasp community (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) and new distribution record of Polybia ruficeps in an area of Caatinga Biome, northeastern Brazil

Cited by 10 publications

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Diversity and Structure of Social Wasps Community (Hymenoptera: Vespidae, Polistinae) in Neotropical Dry Forest

Diversity and Structure of Social Wasps Community (Hymenoptera: Vespidae, Polistinae) in Neotropical Dry Forest

Studies of social wasp diversity in Brazil: Over 30 years of research, advancements and priorities

Vespas Sociais (Vespidae: Polistinae) em Fitofisionomias Urbanas: um Checklist do Município de Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

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