Neotropical Social Wasps: Basic and applied aspects

Prezoto, Fabio; Nascimento, Fabio Santos; Barbosa, Bruno Corrêa; Somavilla, Alexandre

This book provides updated information on this intriguing and exciting group of insects: Neotropical Social Wasps. These insects have a particular biology and their colonies are formed by a few cooperative females living in either small or massive, structured nests where stinging individuals organize their activities and defend their offspring. Topics include evolutionary aspects, biogeography, post-embryonic development, community behavior and ecology, economic importance, and research methods. 

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2021-11-08

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030535124

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-53510-0

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 472.0