Simple Summary Paper wasps are eusocial insects which serve as excellent models for
studying the evolution of sociality. In this study we provide a new and unique view of the …

Status signals function in a number of species to communicate competitive ability to
conspecific rivals during competition for resources. In the paper wasp Polistes dominulus …

A key debate in ecology centres on the relative importance of niche and neutral processes in
determining patterns of community assembly with particular focus on whether ecologically …

Male Polistes canadensis and P. carnifex aggregate along crests of prominent ridges in
Santa Rosa National Park, Costa Rica. At these sites males of both species defend …

In order to understand how the apparent freedom of individual movements can concur with
social order in a colony, we investigated spatial relationships between foundresses, workers …

Jame's rule proposes a direct relationship between body size and altitude. There are several
studies about this rule; however, few studies analyze proportional changes in body parts …

Understanding intraspecific geographic variation in animal signals poses a challenging
evolutionary problem. Studies addressing geographic variation typically focus on signals …

Based on species endemism, three biodiversity centers, called “Ecological Corridors” have
been proposed as one of the main conservation strategies for the Atlantic Rain Forest. This …

Dominance interactions among workers may influence division of labor within the worker
caste of eusocial insect colonies. We examined the relationships between body size …

Seasonal morphometric analysis of 788 adult Polistes metricus Say showed that:(1) Queens
sampled throughout the colony cycle were of similar body size but significantly smaller than …