The European wasp, Vespula germanica (Fabricius)(Hymenoptera: Vespidae), is of
Palaearctic origin, being native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia, and introduced into …

Although changes, particularly declines, in Australian terrestrial insects and other
invertebrates have long been suspected and well‐documented for some species, the …

Invasive species cause significant damage to economies, human health, biodiversity and
society in general. Social insects are among the most successful invaders, often becoming …

Temporal variation of insect communities in urban environments is poorly known and
mechanisms driving these changes are unclear, as are the implications for insectivorous …

The complex system of communication used by social insects is responsible for their
success on Earth. Cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) are considered the most commonly used …

Vespula germanica has been accidentally introduced into Australia, where it has now
established as a horticultural, agricultural, environmental and nuisance pest. Despite …

Greater knowledge on the social communication of invasive Vespula germanica wasps is
needed to fully understand their foraging behavior. This is particularly valuable considering …

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Permanent populations of German wasp (Vespula germanica) have been reported in Åland
Islands, southwestern Finland, but until now there are no reported observations from …

ABSTRACT A study was conducted to investigate the basic physiological factors that tend to
guide the Nigerian solitary wasp Sceliphron servillei in its mass provisioning behavior in …