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Eighteen species belonging to five families of Hymenoptera (Vespidae, Sphecidae, Scoliidae, Megachilidae, Apidae) were recorded in ecologically managed cherry orchards (Cerasus avium (L.» located in Muradiye (Manisa) and Oren (ýzmir),... more

Eighteen species belonging to five families of Hymenoptera (Vespidae, Sphecidae, Scoliidae, Megachilidae, Apidae) were recorded in ecologically managed cherry orchards (Cerasus avium (L.» located in Muradiye (Manisa) and Oren (ýzmir), western Turkey. Totally, 1091 specimens were collected mainly by bait traps and pitfall traps, and beating and sweeping of the vegetation. Among them, Vespula germanica (Fabricius), Vespa orientalis (Linnaeus), Apis mellifera Linnaeus, Polistes nimphus (Christ) and P. dominulus (Christ) were more abundant than the others.

Social wasps participate in food webs, act as biological control agents in small crops and the natural environment, and act as potential pollinators. The objective of this study was to carry out an inventory of social wasps in five... more

Social wasps participate in food webs, act as biological control agents in small crops and the natural environment, and act as potential pollinators. The objective of this study was to carry out an inventory of social wasps in five phytophysiognomies with different degrees of anthropogenic disturbance in São Paulo, Brazil. The collections were performed by active search and attractive traps to survey social wasps. We collected wasp for one year with collection campaigns every other month totaling six campaigns for site. We collected a total of 913 individuals representing 31 species and eight genera. The species with the highest abundances were Agelaia pallipes and Agelaia vicina. The highest richness of social wasps was found in the riparian forest and regenerating Cerrado. We conclude that social wasp richness and diversity varies according to habitat vegetation characteristics and that these effects are likely mediated by resulting differences in the provision of resources and ne...

A new species, Pirhosigma sulcata Ferreira & Hermes, sp. nov. is described from the Brazilian Amazon; the male of Pararhaphidoglossa gibbiventris Giordani Soika, 1978 is described for the first time. Pseudodynerus carpenteri Hermes &... more

A new species, Pirhosigma sulcata Ferreira & Hermes, sp. nov. is described from the Brazilian Amazon; the male of Pararhaphidoglossa gibbiventris Giordani Soika, 1978 is described for the first time. Pseudodynerus carpenteri Hermes & Melo, 2008 is newly recorded from Brazil. New collecting data are reported for Pseudodynerus griseus (Fox, 1902) and P. subapicalis .

New additions to the knowledge of the subfamily Eumeninae are provided. Eight new species of Eumeninae are described: Selis, sp. nov. (Burkina Faso). The male of Synagris (Paragris) biplagiata Gusenleitner, 2005 is described. New... more

New additions to the knowledge of the subfamily Eumeninae are provided. Eight new species of Eumeninae are described: Selis, sp. nov. (Burkina Faso). The male of Synagris (Paragris) biplagiata Gusenleitner, 2005 is described. New distribu-tional data for other species are provided.

The genus Antodynerus de Saussure, 1855 is reviewed from the Indian subcontinent. Three species with one additional subspecies are present, namely Antodynerus flavescens flavescens (Fabricius, 1775), A. f. karachiensis Giordani Soika,... more

The genus Antodynerus de Saussure, 1855 is reviewed from the Indian subcontinent. Three species with one additional subspecies are present, namely Antodynerus flavescens flavescens (Fabricius, 1775), A. f. karachiensis Giordani Soika, 1970, A. limbatus (de Saussure, 1852), and A. punctatipennis (de Saussure, 1853). The parasitic association of strepsipter-an insects and the symbiotic association of mites are reported for the first time in the genus Antodynerus. The distribution of A. f. flavescens (Fabricius) and A. limbatus (de Saussure) in the Indian states is augmented. The latter species is newly recorded from China (Tibet). A key to species of the Indian subcontinent is provided.

The first records of social wasps in Brazil were made during expeditions focused on the taxonomy and distribution of the species throughout the country. From the 1970s the essence of publications on the diversity of social wasps has been... more

The first records of social wasps in Brazil were made during expeditions focused
on the taxonomy and distribution of the species throughout the country. From
the 1970s the essence of publications on the diversity of social wasps has been
changing, with studies focusing on specific areas and incorporating the use of
sampling methodologies and analysis of results through ecological indexes.
Since then, the neotropical social wasps have gained more prominence due to
the acknowledgement of their decisive role in the trophic balance of ecosystems,
which has been increasing the interest in studying these insects. Therefore, we
aimed to make a detailed analysis of the social wasp diversity studies published
in Brazil over the past 33 years, looking to build knowledge on the research
history of the group. For the literature review, selected publications must
have attended to the following criteria: including keywords addressing the
matter and being indexed in databases within the defined period. We found 78
publications, most of them (70.52%) published in scientific journals. Diversity
studies featured in publications in a regular basis from the year 2005 on, and
the years 2010, 2012 and 2014 were the most productive; there was also a
concentration of studies in the BA, MG and SP states. There were 11 different
collection methods used, from which the Active Search and Attractive Trap
methods stood out as most common; however, we found no pattern regarding
study duration or collection methodology. The contribution of this analysis is to
extend the current status of knowledge of social wasps research, as well as to
guide and encourage future studies in unexplored areas.

A cladistic analysis of the subgenera of the paper wasp genus Polybia Lepeletier (Hymenoptera: Vespidae; Polistinae), and the other genera that construct phragmocyttarus nests, is presented. The results clearly indicate paraphyly of... more

A cladistic analysis of the subgenera of the paper wasp genus Polybia Lepeletier (Hymenoptera: Vespidae; Polistinae), and the other genera that construct phragmocyttarus nests, is presented. The results clearly indicate paraphyly of Polybia in terms of the genus Synoecoides Ducke. To remove the paraphyly, Synoecoides is reduced in rank, to a subgenus of Polybia, new synonymy.

The Zethus luzonensis Giordani Soika, 1941, species-group is revised. A new species from Mindanao and Luzon in the Philippine Islands, Zethus soikai sp. nov., is described and illustrated. The female of Zethus luzonensis is redescribed... more

The Zethus luzonensis Giordani Soika, 1941, species-group is revised. A new species from Mindanao and Luzon in the Philippine Islands, Zethus soikai sp. nov., is described and illustrated. The female of Zethus luzonensis is redescribed and the true male is described. A key to the species of the group is provided.

Since the beginning of the last century, the number of biological invasions has continuously increased worldwide. Due to their environmental and economical consequences, invasive species are now a major concern. Social wasps are... more

Since the beginning of the last century, the number of biological invasions has continuously increased worldwide. Due to their environmental and economical consequences, invasive species are now a major concern. Social wasps are particularly efficient invaders because of their distinctive biology and behavior. Among them, the yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is a keen hunter of domestic honeybees. Its recent introduction to Europe may induce important beekeeping, pollination, and biodiversity problems. Hornets use olfactory cues for the long-range detection of food sources, in this case the location of honeybee colonies, but the exact nature of these cues remains unknown. Here, we studied the orientation behavior of V. velutina workers towards a range of hive products and protein sources, as well as towards prominent chemical substances emitted by these food sources. In a multiple choice test performed under controlled laboratory conditions, we found that hornets are strongly attracted to the odor of some hive products, especially pollen and honey. When testing specific compounds, the honeybee aggregation pheromone, geraniol, proved highly attractive. Pheromones produced by honeybee larvae or by the queen were also of interest to hornet workers, albeit to a lesser extent. Our results indicate that V. velutina workers are selectively attracted towards olfactory cues from hives (stored food, brood, and queen), which may signal a high prey density. This study opens new perspectives for understanding hornets' hunting behavior and paves the way for developing efficient trapping strategies against this invasive species. OPEN ACCESS Citation: Couto A, Monceau K, Bonnard O, Thiéry D, Sandoz J-C (2014) Olfactory Attraction of the Hornet Vespa velutina to Honeybee Colony Odors and Pheromones. PLoS ONE 9(12): e115943.

Paper wasps (subfamily Polistinae) are one of the four main groups of eusocial insects in the Neotropics. They are medically important for the frequent stings inflicted on humans, but at the same time are valuable predators of pest... more

Paper wasps (subfamily Polistinae) are one of the four main groups of eusocial insects in the Neotropics. They are medically important for the frequent stings inflicted on humans, but at the same time are valuable predators of pest insects. Nonetheless, there are no updated keys for the identification of the Central American species. Here we provide keys to the 18 genera and 106 species known to occur in Costa Rica, illustrated with one hundred original line drawings.

A new species of the genus Alastor Lepeletier de Saint-Fargeau, 1841, namely A. laticlypeus sp. nov., is described. This is the first record of Alastor from Pakistan. The new species shows characters intermediate between the subgenera... more

A new species of the genus Alastor Lepeletier de Saint-Fargeau, 1841, namely A. laticlypeus sp. nov., is described. This is the first record of Alastor from Pakistan. The new species shows characters intermediate between the subgenera Alastor s. str., Megalastor Blüthgen, 1951 and Parastalor Blüthgen, 1939, placing in doubt the validity of the subgeneric division of the genus.

The genus Epsilon de Saussure, 1855, is newly recorded from the Moluccas. New distributional records on Epsilon grandipunctatum Gusenleitner, 1996 are provided. Epsilon rufipes Selis, sp. nov. (Moluccas, Aru islands) is described and... more

The genus Epsilon de Saussure, 1855, is newly recorded from the Moluccas. New distributional records on Epsilon
grandipunctatum Gusenleitner, 1996 are provided. Epsilon rufipes Selis, sp. nov. (Moluccas, Aru islands) is described
and figured.

A taxonomic study on the solitary vespid wasps in the genus Elimus de Saussure, 1852, is presented. A new species collected from the Philippine Islands, namely Elimus chapmani Selis, sp. nov., is described. A key to all species and a... more

A taxonomic study on the solitary vespid wasps in the genus Elimus de Saussure, 1852, is presented. A
new species collected from the Philippine Islands, namely Elimus chapmani Selis, sp. nov., is described. A key to
all species and a distributional checklist of the genus Elimus are provided.

Zethus wileyi Stange sp. nov. (Panama) is described and a cladistic analysis is carried in order to determine the relationship between the new species and the other species in the hilarianus species-group. The new species is assigned to... more

Zethus wileyi Stange sp. nov. (Panama) is described and a cladistic analysis is carried in order to determine the relationship between the new species and the other species in the hilarianus species-group. The new species is assigned to its own new species-group due to evident differences in the morphology.

A cross-cultural translation of the Vespid Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire (VQLQ) to the Portuguese population (VQLQ-P) was performed, assessing its applicability in wasp and in non-beekeeper bee venom allergic patients.... more

A cross-cultural translation of the Vespid Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire (VQLQ) to the Portuguese population (VQLQ-P) was performed, assessing its applicability in wasp and in non-beekeeper bee venom allergic patients. Additionally, we evaluated a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to estimate hymenoptera allergy interference with daily life. Methods. Cross-cultural translation was performed according to recommendations. The final VQLQ-P version, the Expectation of Outcome questionnaire (EoQ), EQ-5D and VAS were applied to wasp (n = 19) and non-beekeeper bee venom allergic patients (n = 30). Results. VQLQ-P significantly correlated with EoQ, (r = 0.76, p < 0.01), EQ-5D (usual activities and anxiety / depression dimensions) and VAS, with a good internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.88) in wasp allergic individuals. VQLQ-P and EoQ correlation was also high (r = 0.67, p < 0.01) in bee allergy. Conclusion. The VQLQ-P is a valuable tool to evaluate quality of life impairment in Portu-guese hymenoptera venom allergic individuals..g. (h.) ouDe elBerinK 6 , a. coiMBra 1

A taxonomic survey of the solitary wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae) was carried out from April, 2014 to November, 2016. During the study, a total of 51 specimens were captured representing four genera, Antepipona, Antodynerus,... more

A taxonomic survey of the solitary wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae) was carried out from April, 2014 to November, 2016. During the study, a total of 51 specimens were captured representing four genera, Antepipona, Antodynerus, Delta and Rhynchium and eleven species. Eight of these species were identified as, Delta dimidiatepenne, Delta esuriens, Antepipona deflenda, Antepipona sibilans, Antodynerus flavescens, Rhynchium bruneum, Rhynchium carnaticum, and Rhynchium quinquecinctum while three species were identified up to genus level, Rhynchium, with the help of available literature but species not confirmed and may be new to science. Two species, Antepipona deflenda, and Rhynchium carnaticum are new for Pakistan while four species Antepipona sibilans, Antodynerus flavescens, Rhynchium bruneum and Rhynchium quinquecinctum are new to Swat.

New synonymies are: Polybia diguetana du Buysson, 1905, =Polybia plebeja de Saussure, 1867; Polybia laboriosa de Saussure, 1854, and Protopolybia rugulosa Ducke, 1907, =Polistes minutissima Spinola, 1851; Mischocyttarus immarginatus... more

New synonymies are: Polybia diguetana du Buysson, 1905, =Polybia plebeja de Saussure, 1867; Polybia laboriosa de Saussure, 1854, and Protopolybia rugulosa Ducke, 1907, =Polistes minutissima Spinola, 1851; Mischocyttarus immarginatus Richards, 1940, =Mischocyttarus rufidens (de Saussure, 1854). Revised synonymies are: Polybia minutissima de Saussure, 1854, and Polybia binominata Schulz, 1906, =Polistes minutissima Spinola, 1851; Protopolybia rugulosa Ducke, 1907, =Polybia laboriosa de Saussure, 1854. A new combination is: Parancistrocerus fasciculatus (de Saussure).

The progression rule principle is based on the relation between centers of origin and basal forms, and the prediction that recently colonized areas are where novelties commonly occur. Using this concept as the null hypothesis, the aim of... more

The progression rule principle is based on the relation between centers of origin and basal forms, and the prediction that recently colonized areas are where novelties commonly occur. Using this concept as the null hypothesis, the aim of the present study was to test whether intuitive predictions of this model are confirmed in the Neotropical paper wasps, a group fairly studied through phylogenetic frameworks. The analyses consisted of a careful review of the distribution of different wasps of the subfamily Polistinae with available phylogenies and the association of this information with colonization routes. This procedure allowed the determination of a two-step colonization process in the Neotropical region based on the progression rule principle, for which the round-trip hypothesis is proposed. The first route (east to west) is seen in a small group of Polistes. This route is rare but strengthens the arising of paper wasps in the Americas in a Gondwanan scenario. The second route (west to east) is remarkably repeated in several other lineages. Thus, the northwestern Neotropics, mainly Amazon Forest, is proposed as the major center of origins for living Neotropical Polistinae and the round-trip hypothesis may explain both earlier and later colonization routes of the paper wasps analyzed.

Resumen: Se informa de la presencia de Eumenes dubius dubius Saussure, 1852 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae) en Chile central, siendo este el primer reporte de esta especie en América y de este género para Chile. Además se comentan los... more

Resumen: Se informa de la presencia de Eumenes dubius dubius Saussure, 1852 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae) en Chile
central, siendo este el primer reporte de esta especie en América y de este género para Chile. Además se comentan los patrones
de coloración de las avispas chilenas nativas e introducidas.
Palabras clave: Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumenes, E. dubius, Chile.
Eumenes Latreille, 1802 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae), a new genus for Chile
Abstract: The presence of Eumenes dubius dubius Saussure, 1852 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae) is reported in Chile
(central area). This is the first time the species has been found in America, and the genus has never been found in Chile before.
Comments are made on the colour patterns of Chilean native and introduced wasps.
Key words: Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumenes, E. dubius, Chile.

A new species of the paper wasp genus Agelaia Lepeletier (Hymenoptera: Vespidae; Polistinae, Epiponini) is described from Miocene amber of the Dominican Republic. Agelaia electra is the only social wasp known from Dominican amber.... more

A new species of the paper wasp genus Agelaia Lepeletier (Hymenoptera: Vespidae; Polistinae, Epiponini) is described from Miocene amber of the Dominican Republic. Agelaia electra is the only social wasp known from Dominican amber. Moreover, this species is the first Antillean representative of the tribe of paper wasps that founds
new colonies exclusively by swarms, and thus shows that the tribe has become extinct in the Caribbean.

Landscape fragmentation is one of the greatest threats to environments globally, affecting all living organisms within fragments at many assembly levels. Despite such general assumptions, very few reports exist on the diversity patterns... more

Landscape fragmentation is one of the greatest threats to environments globally, affecting all living organisms within fragments at many assembly levels. Despite such general assumptions, very few reports exist on the diversity patterns of Amazonian social wasps (Polistinae) in response to fragmentation. Our study aims at addressing how the community patterns of social wasp change from continuous to fragmented landscapes in the Amazon rainforest. We collected social wasps for a year (11 520 trap-hour effort) in a continuous forest and a highly disturbed urban forest fragment, located in Manaus, Brazil. We attracted wasps using sardine and orange juice traps, placed in 20 sampling plots. We collected 2742 wasps from 29 species. Agelaia pallipes, Angiopolybia pallens and Agelaia fulvofasciata were the most abundant species. We detected significant differences in overall abundance, species richness and species composition of social wasps between landscapes. Conversely, no difference in species diversity (ef-fective number of species) was found between habitats. Despite the low quantity of exclusive species, the numbers of most species declined sharply in the fragmented habitat, while for one species (Polybia rejecta), abundance increased. Regarding the percentile of species contribution to dissimilarity between landscapes, five out of the first six species were highly abundant (>100 individuals), thus demonstrating that the observed pattern was very likely driven by common species. Additionally, our findings highlight that fragmentation threatens abundant species as much as rare species. We hope that our results encourage the use of social wasps as models in basic and applied ecological surveys and further efforts for conservation of pristine forest areas in the tropical region of South America.

Vespid wasps are ecologically beneficial, but they can be a nuisance and dangerous to people due to their tendency to sting. Here, the aim was to screen samples of volatiles (i.e., essential oils and pure chemicals) for their repellency... more

Vespid wasps are ecologically beneficial, but they can be a nuisance and dangerous to people due to their tendency to sting. Here, the aim was to screen samples of volatiles (i.e., essential oils and pure chemicals) for their repellency against wasps. The number of wasps (mainly Vespula vulgaris) present in a glass box with attractant and 5 µL sample was compared to the number of wasps in a similar box with attractant only. Both boxes were connected to a large glass container harboring 18-35 wasps. Among 66 tested samples, some essential oils from Lamiaceae and Asteraceae, as well as some pure natural compounds such as the monoterpenes (−)-terpinen-4-ol and isopulegol showed a significant repellency against vespids. Our results corroborate the potential of (mixtures of) volatiles in repelling these insects.

A total of 38 species belonging to 26 genera of Eumeninae are recorded from Hong Kong, among which two new species, namely Allorhynchium radiatumsp. nov. and Orientalicesa nigrasp. nov. are described and illustrated. Symmorphus... more

A total of 38 species belonging to 26 genera of Eumeninae are recorded from Hong Kong, among which two new species, namely Allorhynchium radiatumsp. nov. and Orientalicesa nigrasp. nov. are described and illustrated. Symmorphus tsushimanus Yamane, 1990 is newly recorded from China and its female is firstly described. Eighteen species are newly recorded for Hong Kong. Antepipona ferruginea Kim & Yamane, 2003 is synonymized with Antepipona rufescens (Smith, 1857) (syn. nov.) and Eumenes quadratus obsoletus Dover, 1926 is synonymised with Eumenes quadratus quadratus Smith, 1852 (syn. nov.). A checklist, a key and illustrations to Hong Kong Eumeninae are also provided.

Three new species, namely Stenodyneriellusangustussp. n. from Thailand, S.profundussp. n. from Philippines, and S.longitergussp. n. from Indonesia, are described and illustrated in detail. Stenodyneriellusmaculatus Gusenleitner, 2013 is... more

Three new species, namely Stenodyneriellusangustussp. n. from Thailand, S.profundussp. n. from Philippines, and S.longitergussp. n. from Indonesia, are described and illustrated in detail. Stenodyneriellusmaculatus Gusenleitner, 2013 is newly recorded from Vietnam. Two keys to some related species are also provided.

Protopolybia sedula is a social swarming wasp, widely spread throughout many countries in the Americas, including most of Brazil. Despite its distribution, studies of its behavioral ecology are scarce. This study aimed to describe its... more

Protopolybia sedula is a social swarming wasp, widely spread throughout many countries in the Americas, including most of Brazil. Despite its distribution, studies of its behavioral ecology are scarce. This study aimed to describe its foraging activity and relation to climatic variables in the city of Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil. Three colonies were under observation between 07:00 and 18:00 during April 2012, January 2013, and March 2013. Every 30 minutes, the number of foragers leaving and returning to the colony was registered along with air temperature and relative humidity. Activity began around 07:30¸ increased between 10:30 and 14:30, and ended around 18:30. A mean of 52.7 exits and 54 returns were measured every 30 minutes. The daily mean values were 1,107 ± 510.6 exits and 1,135 ± 854.8 returns. Only one colony showed a significant correlation between forager exits and temperature (rs = 0.8055; P < 0.0001) and between exits and relative humidity (rs = -0.7441; P = 0.0001). This paper shows that climatic variables are likely to have little control on the foraging rhythm of P. sedula when compared to other species, suggesting the interaction of other external and internal factors as stimuli of species foraging behavior

Camouflage is a strategy widely used by various insects in the wild. However, the use of plant material to construct nests is not a widespread habit among the Polistinae. In this study, we describe the nest of Mischocyttarus iheringi... more

Camouflage is a strategy widely used by various insects in the wild. However, the use of plant material to construct nests is not a widespread habit among the Polistinae. In this study, we describe the nest of Mischocyttarus iheringi Zikán Hymenoptera: Vespidae) with notes on the use of plant material and the wasps’ behavior.

Eumenid wasp, Rhynchium brunneum brunneum is a solitary wasp that constructs its nests in hollow cavities provisioning lepidopteran larvae to its broods. The nesting behaviour, biology, prey preference and prey composition of the wasp... more

Eumenid wasp, Rhynchium brunneum brunneum is a solitary wasp that constructs its nests in hollow cavities provisioning lepidopteran larvae to its broods. The nesting behaviour, biology, prey preference and prey composition of the wasp were studied and molecular characterisation of the prey was done to confirm their identity. The trap occupancy rate by the wasp was 47.51% with 5.82 ± 0.18 cells per trap provisioned with 10.90 ± 1.72 larvae per cell. The egg to adult duration of the wasp lasted for 21.60 ± 2.22 days. The wasp used six different species of lepidopteran larvae as prey viz., Diaphania indica, Maruca vitrata, Parotis atlitalis, Phycita erythrolophia, Spodoptera litura and Sylepta derogata for its developing broods. Three prey species D. indica (Accession No. MN888507.1), M. vitrata (Accession No. MN888506.1) and P. atlitalis (Accession No. MN888512.1) were molecularly characterised. The percent prey composition of D. indica, M. vitrata, P. atlitalis, P. erythrolophia, S. litura and S. derogata were 31.23, 98.17, 10.40, 42.32, 75.85 and 20.10 respectively. Mixed prey composition in the cells were recorded during the months of June to October and January to May. There was a significant difference in the number of live webbings by M. vitrata in the pigeon pea installed with trap nests (1.53 ± 0.72) compared to wasp excluded control plot (4.07 ± 1.35) four weeks after installation. The results suggested that this eumenid wasp be a potential predator of economically important lepidopteran pests. Installation of artificial trap nests amidst crop habitats could help in their conservation and enhance the process of natural biological control of pest insects.

Neotropical swarm‐founding wasps are divided into 19 genera in the tribe Epiponini (Vespidae, Polistinae). They display extensive variation in several colony‐level traits that make them an attractive model system for reconstructing the... more

Neotropical swarm‐founding wasps are divided into 19 genera in the tribe Epiponini (Vespidae, Polistinae). They display extensive variation in several colony‐level traits that make them an attractive model system for reconstructing the evolution of social phenotypes, including caste dimorphism and nest architecture. Epiponini has been upheld as a solid monophyletic group in most phylogenetic analyses carried out so far, supported by molecular, morphological and behavioural data. Recent molecular studies, however, propose different relationships among the genera of swarm‐founding wasps. This study is based on the most comprehensive epiponine sampling so far and was analyzed by combining morphological, nesting and molecular data. The resulting phylogenetic hypothesis shows many of the traditional clades but still impacts the way certain behavioural characters, such as nest structure and castes, evolved, and thus requires some re‐interpretations. Angiopolybia as sister to the remaining Epiponini implies that nest envelopes and a casteless system are plesiomorphic in the tribe. Molecular dating points to an early tribal diversification during the Eocene (c. 55–38 Ma), with the major differentiation of current genera concentrated in the Oligocene/Miocene boundary.

Parachartergus smithii (de Saussure), a widespread neotropical species of social wasp, is recorded from Paraguay for the first time. Resumen: Parachartergus smithii (de Saussure), una especie neotropical de avispa social ampliamente... more

Parachartergus smithii (de Saussure), a widespread neotropical species of social wasp, is recorded from Paraguay for the first time. Resumen: Parachartergus smithii (de Saussure), una especie neotropical de avispa social ampliamente distribuida, es reportada por primera vez de Paraguay. Zusammenfassung: Parachartergus smithii (de Saussure), eine in der Neotopis weit verbreitete soziale Wespenart wird zum ersten Male aus Paraguay gemeldet.

Parachartergus smithii (de Saussure), a widespread neotropical species of social wasp, is recorded from Paraguay for the first time. Resumen: Parachartergus smithii (de Saussure), una especie neotropical de avispa social ampliamente... more

Parachartergus smithii (de Saussure), a widespread neotropical species of social wasp, is recorded from Paraguay for the first time. Resumen: Parachartergus smithii (de Saussure), una especie neotropical de avispa social ampliamente distribuida, es reportada por primera vez de Paraguay. Zusammenfassung: Parachartergus smithii (de Saussure), eine in der Neotopis weit verbreitete soziale Wespenart wird zum ersten Male aus Paraguay gemeldet.

A new species of the genus Lissodynerus Giordani Soika, 1993, namely L. celebensis sp. nov., is described. This is the first record of Lissodynerus from Sulawesi. Giordani Soika's key is modified to include the new species. New... more

A new species of the genus Lissodynerus Giordani Soika, 1993, namely L. celebensis sp. nov., is described. This is the first record of Lissodynerus from Sulawesi. Giordani Soika's key is modified to include the new species. New distributional data are provided for three species, including the first record of the genus from Thailand.

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BioOne Complete (complete.BioOne.org) is a full-text database of 200 subscribed and open-access titles in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences published by nonprofit societies, associations, museums, institutions, and presses.

Six genera and nine species of Eumeninae (Eumenes punctatus de Saussure, E. papillarius (Christ), Delta dimidiatipenne (de Saussure), D. p. pyriforme (Fabricius), D. esuriens (Fabricius), Rhynchium brunneum (Fabricius), Anterhynchium... more

Six genera and nine species of Eumeninae (Eumenes punctatus de Saussure, E. papillarius (Christ), Delta dimidiatipenne (de Saussure), D. p. pyriforme (Fabricius), D. esuriens (Fabricius), Rhynchium brunneum (Fabricius), Anterhynchium ab-dominale (Illiger), Antepipona sibilans (Cameron), Allorhynchium argentatum (Fabricius)) , two genera and six species of Polistinae (Polistes wattii (Cameron), P. olivaceus (De Geer), P. rothneyi carletoni van der Vecht, P. indicus Stolfa), Ropalidia brevita Das & Gupta, R. cyathiformis (Fabricius), and one genus and four species of Vespinae (Vespa basalis Smith, V, orientalis Linnaeus, V, tropica (Linnaeus), V. velutina Lepeletier de Saint Fargeau) are recorded from Pothwar region. Eumenes punctatus and E. papillarius are newly recorded from Pakistan. An illustrated keys to subfamilies, genera and species are given.

A taxonomic study on the genus Anterhynchium de Saussure, 1863 from the Philippine Islands is presented. Two species are recorded: A. astrophilum Giordani Soika, 1996 and A. townesi van der Vecht, 1963. Anterhynchium astrophilum is... more

A taxonomic study on the genus Anterhynchium de Saussure, 1863 from the Philippine Islands is presented. Two species are recorded: A. astrophilum Giordani Soika, 1996 and A. townesi van der Vecht, 1963. Anterhynchium astrophilum is recorded for the first time since its description, A. flavomarginatum townesi is raised to species rank (A. townesi stat. nov.) and its unknown male is described. A key to the species and new distributional records are provided.

A new species of the genus Pareumenes de Saussure, 1855, from the Philippine Islands (Mindanao and Samar), P. impunctatus sp. nov., is described. This is the first record of the genus from the Philippines. A key to the species of the... more

A new species of the genus Pareumenes de Saussure, 1855, from the Philippine Islands (Mindanao and Samar), P. impunctatus sp. nov., is described. This is the first record of the genus from the Philippines. A key to the species of the genus occurring in insular SouthEast Asia is provided.

The guide is the result of the consolidated line of research conducted by Laboratório de Ecologia Comportamental e Bioacústica de Juiz de for a (LABEC), which includes Biology, Ecology and Behavior of Social Wasps. The species represented... more

The guide is the result of the consolidated line of research conducted by Laboratório de Ecologia Comportamental e Bioacústica de Juiz de for a (LABEC), which includes Biology, Ecology and Behavior of Social Wasps. The species represented here were recorded for the project "Social Wasps Botanical Garden of Federal University of Juiz de Fora: Richness, Forest Stratification and Nesting Habits," which began in 2011 and is still in progress. To date, the project results include the fifth largest richness of social wasps in the state of Minas Gerais and three new records of species for the state, which further highlights the importance of the project and study area, since it is an urban fragment. With the project was still possible to carry out some studies of interaction networks, where a nesting trend of social wasps in exotic plants was recorded. These results offer support for the preparation of a new project entitled "Behavioral Ecology in Interface Wasp-Plant-Herbivore in Urban Fragment," which began in 2015 and aims to investigate the factors that contribute or limit this trend.

Zethus Fabricius, 1804 is the largest genus in the subfamily Eumeninae with over 250 species. Its Neotropical representatives are divided into three subgenera: Z. (Zethus) Fabricius, 1804; Z. (Zethusculus) de Saussure, 1855; and Z.... more

Zethus Fabricius, 1804 is the largest genus
in the subfamily Eumeninae with over 250 species.
Its Neotropical representatives are divided into three
subgenera: Z. (Zethus) Fabricius, 1804; Z. (Zethusculus)
de Saussure, 1855; and Z. (Zethoides) Fox, 1899. Two
specimens were collected in the northeastern region of
São Paulo state, Brazil belonging to two species of the
latter subgenus: Z. (Zethoides) lobulatus de Saussure,
1855 and Z. (Zethoides) rugosiceps Fox, 1899. These
species have so far only been collected in the Amazon
Forest and these findings not only expand the latitude
of the species’ distribution but also their occurrence to
the Atlantic Forest as well.

Two new species, Zethus (Zethus) aliceae Lopes, sp. nov. (Brazil) and Z. (Zethus) sinuostylus Lopes, sp. nov. (Brazil) are described and figured. New synonymy is proposed for Zethus (Zethoides) biglumis Spinola, 1841 (=Zethus ferrugineus... more

Two new species, Zethus (Zethus) aliceae Lopes, sp. nov. (Brazil) and Z. (Zethus) sinuostylus Lopes, sp. nov. (Brazil) are described and figured. New synonymy is proposed for Zethus (Zethoides) biglumis Spinola, 1841 (=Zethus ferrugineus de Saussure, 1852, syn. nov.