Do dependent foundresses of Formica pratensis Retz. [Hymenoptera: Formicidae] need a 'pass' to be adopted by a host colony?

• Autorzy: Czechowski W , Radchenko A
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Dealate gynes of Formica pratensis Retz., after their nuptial flight, were observed heading for colonies of their potential temporary host species in a jsand dune habitat în southern Finland. Two F. pratensis gynes, one within a nest area of Formica cinerea Mayr, and one close to a nest of Formica lusatica Seifert, were noticed walking with a F. cinerea and F. lusatica worker respectively in their mandibles. So far such peculiar behaviour preceding dependent colony founding has only been known in gynes of the subgenus Chthonolasius Ruzs., obligate temporary social parasites. Observations were carried on in June 2006.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

dependent colony founding; Formica sanguinea; sand dune habitat; Formica pratensis; temporary social parasitism; Formica cinerea; host species; Finland; ant; Formica lusatica

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Annales Zoologici
• Rocznik: 2007
• Tom: 57
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.319-324,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Czechowski W

• Polish Academy of Sciences, Wilcza 64, 00-679 Warsaw, Poland

autor

Radchenko A

• Polish Academy of Sciences, Wilcza 64, 00-679 Warsaw, Poland

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