Insectes Sociaux
@insectessociaux.bsky.social
International journal for the study of social arthropods 🐝🐜🪳
https://insectessociaux.com/
https://link.springer.com/journal/40
https://insectessociaux.com/
https://link.springer.com/journal/40
New review article! 📚
Huisken & Rehan review how social network theory and gene networks can be integrated, proposing to link molecular mechanisms with social interactions🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Sociogenomics #BehavioralGenetics #Superorganism #EvolutionaryBiology #Cooperation
Huisken & Rehan review how social network theory and gene networks can be integrated, proposing to link molecular mechanisms with social interactions🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Sociogenomics #BehavioralGenetics #Superorganism #EvolutionaryBiology #Cooperation
October 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
New review article! 📚
Huisken & Rehan review how social network theory and gene networks can be integrated, proposing to link molecular mechanisms with social interactions🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Sociogenomics #BehavioralGenetics #Superorganism #EvolutionaryBiology #Cooperation
Huisken & Rehan review how social network theory and gene networks can be integrated, proposing to link molecular mechanisms with social interactions🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Sociogenomics #BehavioralGenetics #Superorganism #EvolutionaryBiology #Cooperation
New research article! 📰
Cavallo & @patdettorre.bsky.social examined behavioral traits, showing consistency over time, with no correlation between exploration and aggression 🐜
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntBehavior #ExploratoryActivity #Aggression #Colony #Personality #EvoEco #Ants
Cavallo & @patdettorre.bsky.social examined behavioral traits, showing consistency over time, with no correlation between exploration and aggression 🐜
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntBehavior #ExploratoryActivity #Aggression #Colony #Personality #EvoEco #Ants
October 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
New research article! 📰
Cavallo & @patdettorre.bsky.social examined behavioral traits, showing consistency over time, with no correlation between exploration and aggression 🐜
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntBehavior #ExploratoryActivity #Aggression #Colony #Personality #EvoEco #Ants
Cavallo & @patdettorre.bsky.social examined behavioral traits, showing consistency over time, with no correlation between exploration and aggression 🐜
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntBehavior #ExploratoryActivity #Aggression #Colony #Personality #EvoEco #Ants
New research article! 📰
Schumacher et al. studied ant communities using bait experiments, finding that forest layer affects ant activity and competition more than time 🌳
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntEcology #InvasiveSpecies #CommunityStructure #Competition #Formicidae #Ants
Schumacher et al. studied ant communities using bait experiments, finding that forest layer affects ant activity and competition more than time 🌳
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntEcology #InvasiveSpecies #CommunityStructure #Competition #Formicidae #Ants
October 13, 2025 at 9:22 AM
New research article! 📰
Schumacher et al. studied ant communities using bait experiments, finding that forest layer affects ant activity and competition more than time 🌳
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntEcology #InvasiveSpecies #CommunityStructure #Competition #Formicidae #Ants
Schumacher et al. studied ant communities using bait experiments, finding that forest layer affects ant activity and competition more than time 🌳
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntEcology #InvasiveSpecies #CommunityStructure #Competition #Formicidae #Ants
New research article! 📰
Utaipanon et al. analyzed genetic diversity in an Australian honey bee breeding program, revealing that genetic structure is shaped by geographical and mating factors🐝
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #HoneyBeeGenetics #Pollination #ApisMellifera #PopulationGenetics
Utaipanon et al. analyzed genetic diversity in an Australian honey bee breeding program, revealing that genetic structure is shaped by geographical and mating factors🐝
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #HoneyBeeGenetics #Pollination #ApisMellifera #PopulationGenetics
October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New research article! 📰
Utaipanon et al. analyzed genetic diversity in an Australian honey bee breeding program, revealing that genetic structure is shaped by geographical and mating factors🐝
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #HoneyBeeGenetics #Pollination #ApisMellifera #PopulationGenetics
Utaipanon et al. analyzed genetic diversity in an Australian honey bee breeding program, revealing that genetic structure is shaped by geographical and mating factors🐝
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #HoneyBeeGenetics #Pollination #ApisMellifera #PopulationGenetics
New research article! 📰
Porras-Brenes and Amador-Vargas investigated how carrying oversized loads affects leafcutter ants’ antennae-ground tapping 🎒
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#LeafcutterAnts #ForagingBehavior #SensoryEcology #LoadCarrying #AnimalBehavior #Atta #Antennae #ForagingTrail
Porras-Brenes and Amador-Vargas investigated how carrying oversized loads affects leafcutter ants’ antennae-ground tapping 🎒
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#LeafcutterAnts #ForagingBehavior #SensoryEcology #LoadCarrying #AnimalBehavior #Atta #Antennae #ForagingTrail
October 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
New research article! 📰
Porras-Brenes and Amador-Vargas investigated how carrying oversized loads affects leafcutter ants’ antennae-ground tapping 🎒
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#LeafcutterAnts #ForagingBehavior #SensoryEcology #LoadCarrying #AnimalBehavior #Atta #Antennae #ForagingTrail
Porras-Brenes and Amador-Vargas investigated how carrying oversized loads affects leafcutter ants’ antennae-ground tapping 🎒
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#LeafcutterAnts #ForagingBehavior #SensoryEcology #LoadCarrying #AnimalBehavior #Atta #Antennae #ForagingTrail
New research article! 📰
Kamiyama et al. showed that caregiver identity during the first instar is a critical socioenvironmental cue determining nymph versus worker fate. 🔬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #TermiteCaste #CasteDetermination #Epigenetics #Parthenogenesis #Totipotency
Kamiyama et al. showed that caregiver identity during the first instar is a critical socioenvironmental cue determining nymph versus worker fate. 🔬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #TermiteCaste #CasteDetermination #Epigenetics #Parthenogenesis #Totipotency
September 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
New research article! 📰
Kamiyama et al. showed that caregiver identity during the first instar is a critical socioenvironmental cue determining nymph versus worker fate. 🔬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #TermiteCaste #CasteDetermination #Epigenetics #Parthenogenesis #Totipotency
Kamiyama et al. showed that caregiver identity during the first instar is a critical socioenvironmental cue determining nymph versus worker fate. 🔬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #TermiteCaste #CasteDetermination #Epigenetics #Parthenogenesis #Totipotency
New review article! 📚
Caine et al. review studies and robotic models to analyze nest construction across social insects, revealing mechanisms regulating collective building and nest function.🚧
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #CollectiveBehavior #Eusocial #Hymenoptera #Isoptera #Robotics
Caine et al. review studies and robotic models to analyze nest construction across social insects, revealing mechanisms regulating collective building and nest function.🚧
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #CollectiveBehavior #Eusocial #Hymenoptera #Isoptera #Robotics
September 17, 2025 at 9:09 AM
New review article! 📚
Caine et al. review studies and robotic models to analyze nest construction across social insects, revealing mechanisms regulating collective building and nest function.🚧
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #CollectiveBehavior #Eusocial #Hymenoptera #Isoptera #Robotics
Caine et al. review studies and robotic models to analyze nest construction across social insects, revealing mechanisms regulating collective building and nest function.🚧
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #CollectiveBehavior #Eusocial #Hymenoptera #Isoptera #Robotics
New research article! 📰
Timmermans et al. analyzed segregation between two species sharing the same nest, finding that they occupy distinct areas and feed on different resources. 🏠
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Termite #Niche #Constrictotermes #Inquilinitermes #Ecology #Inquilinism
Timmermans et al. analyzed segregation between two species sharing the same nest, finding that they occupy distinct areas and feed on different resources. 🏠
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Termite #Niche #Constrictotermes #Inquilinitermes #Ecology #Inquilinism
September 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
New research article! 📰
Timmermans et al. analyzed segregation between two species sharing the same nest, finding that they occupy distinct areas and feed on different resources. 🏠
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Termite #Niche #Constrictotermes #Inquilinitermes #Ecology #Inquilinism
Timmermans et al. analyzed segregation between two species sharing the same nest, finding that they occupy distinct areas and feed on different resources. 🏠
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Termite #Niche #Constrictotermes #Inquilinitermes #Ecology #Inquilinism
New research article! 📰
Bergbower et al. showed that C. gestroi termites change key behaviors like grooming and wood feeding throughout their intermolt period, showing a new layer of temporal polyethism 🌿
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #DivisionOfLabor #Termites #Coptotermes #behavior
Bergbower et al. showed that C. gestroi termites change key behaviors like grooming and wood feeding throughout their intermolt period, showing a new layer of temporal polyethism 🌿
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #DivisionOfLabor #Termites #Coptotermes #behavior
September 12, 2025 at 8:09 AM
New research article! 📰
Bergbower et al. showed that C. gestroi termites change key behaviors like grooming and wood feeding throughout their intermolt period, showing a new layer of temporal polyethism 🌿
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #DivisionOfLabor #Termites #Coptotermes #behavior
Bergbower et al. showed that C. gestroi termites change key behaviors like grooming and wood feeding throughout their intermolt period, showing a new layer of temporal polyethism 🌿
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #DivisionOfLabor #Termites #Coptotermes #behavior
New research article! 📰
Sorrentino and Helms Cahan studied genetic diversity and structure of six ant species across urban / forest habitats in Philadelphia. 🌆
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #UrbanEcology #Fragmentation #Microsatellites #Ants #Connectivity #Connectivity
©📷April Nobile
Sorrentino and Helms Cahan studied genetic diversity and structure of six ant species across urban / forest habitats in Philadelphia. 🌆
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #UrbanEcology #Fragmentation #Microsatellites #Ants #Connectivity #Connectivity
©📷April Nobile
September 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
New research article! 📰
Sorrentino and Helms Cahan studied genetic diversity and structure of six ant species across urban / forest habitats in Philadelphia. 🌆
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #UrbanEcology #Fragmentation #Microsatellites #Ants #Connectivity #Connectivity
©📷April Nobile
Sorrentino and Helms Cahan studied genetic diversity and structure of six ant species across urban / forest habitats in Philadelphia. 🌆
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #UrbanEcology #Fragmentation #Microsatellites #Ants #Connectivity #Connectivity
©📷April Nobile
New short communication! 📄
Drinkwater, @waspwoman.bsky.social et al. used metabarcoding to analyze the gut contents of 554 wasp larvae, revealing their diverse diet and their role as predators 🐝
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #WaspEcology #ArthropodRegulation #NativeEcosystems #Vespula
Drinkwater, @waspwoman.bsky.social et al. used metabarcoding to analyze the gut contents of 554 wasp larvae, revealing their diverse diet and their role as predators 🐝
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #WaspEcology #ArthropodRegulation #NativeEcosystems #Vespula
August 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
New short communication! 📄
Drinkwater, @waspwoman.bsky.social et al. used metabarcoding to analyze the gut contents of 554 wasp larvae, revealing their diverse diet and their role as predators 🐝
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #WaspEcology #ArthropodRegulation #NativeEcosystems #Vespula
Drinkwater, @waspwoman.bsky.social et al. used metabarcoding to analyze the gut contents of 554 wasp larvae, revealing their diverse diet and their role as predators 🐝
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #WaspEcology #ArthropodRegulation #NativeEcosystems #Vespula
New research article! 📰
Farji-Brener et al. found foragers with ≥6 hitchhikers drop leaves more often, but naturally carry ≤5, balancing defense with transport efficiency. ⚖
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Foraging #EvolutionaryTradeoffs #LeafcutterAnts #Behavior #Atta #AmazonianForest
Farji-Brener et al. found foragers with ≥6 hitchhikers drop leaves more often, but naturally carry ≤5, balancing defense with transport efficiency. ⚖
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Foraging #EvolutionaryTradeoffs #LeafcutterAnts #Behavior #Atta #AmazonianForest
August 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
New research article! 📰
Farji-Brener et al. found foragers with ≥6 hitchhikers drop leaves more often, but naturally carry ≤5, balancing defense with transport efficiency. ⚖
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Foraging #EvolutionaryTradeoffs #LeafcutterAnts #Behavior #Atta #AmazonianForest
Farji-Brener et al. found foragers with ≥6 hitchhikers drop leaves more often, but naturally carry ≤5, balancing defense with transport efficiency. ⚖
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Foraging #EvolutionaryTradeoffs #LeafcutterAnts #Behavior #Atta #AmazonianForest
New short communication! 📄
Richardson et al. used hand-feeding experiments and a cross-fostering design to demonstrate that larval size reduction stems from impaired adult brood care, not direct pesticide toxicity. 🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #BeeHealth #Ecotoxicology #Bumblebees
Richardson et al. used hand-feeding experiments and a cross-fostering design to demonstrate that larval size reduction stems from impaired adult brood care, not direct pesticide toxicity. 🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #BeeHealth #Ecotoxicology #Bumblebees
August 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
New short communication! 📄
Richardson et al. used hand-feeding experiments and a cross-fostering design to demonstrate that larval size reduction stems from impaired adult brood care, not direct pesticide toxicity. 🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #BeeHealth #Ecotoxicology #Bumblebees
Richardson et al. used hand-feeding experiments and a cross-fostering design to demonstrate that larval size reduction stems from impaired adult brood care, not direct pesticide toxicity. 🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #BeeHealth #Ecotoxicology #Bumblebees
New research article! 📰
Das & Gordon monitored the disposal of seed husks in colonies, showing consistent disposal delays only under certain conditions🗑
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #WasteManagement #Pogonomyrmex #NestMaintenance #Ants #NestHygiene #Foraging #TaskAllocation
Das & Gordon monitored the disposal of seed husks in colonies, showing consistent disposal delays only under certain conditions🗑
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #WasteManagement #Pogonomyrmex #NestMaintenance #Ants #NestHygiene #Foraging #TaskAllocation
August 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM
New research article! 📰
Das & Gordon monitored the disposal of seed husks in colonies, showing consistent disposal delays only under certain conditions🗑
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #WasteManagement #Pogonomyrmex #NestMaintenance #Ants #NestHygiene #Foraging #TaskAllocation
Das & Gordon monitored the disposal of seed husks in colonies, showing consistent disposal delays only under certain conditions🗑
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #WasteManagement #Pogonomyrmex #NestMaintenance #Ants #NestHygiene #Foraging #TaskAllocation
New research article! 📰
Kovac et al. measured CO₂ production in Polistes wasp larvae/pupae using respirometry, revealing different metabolic rate for P. gallicus larvae and P. biglumis. 📈
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #WaspEcology #Metabolism #Physiology #Paperwasp #Pupa #Climate
Kovac et al. measured CO₂ production in Polistes wasp larvae/pupae using respirometry, revealing different metabolic rate for P. gallicus larvae and P. biglumis. 📈
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #WaspEcology #Metabolism #Physiology #Paperwasp #Pupa #Climate
August 6, 2025 at 7:45 AM
New research article! 📰
Kovac et al. measured CO₂ production in Polistes wasp larvae/pupae using respirometry, revealing different metabolic rate for P. gallicus larvae and P. biglumis. 📈
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #WaspEcology #Metabolism #Physiology #Paperwasp #Pupa #Climate
Kovac et al. measured CO₂ production in Polistes wasp larvae/pupae using respirometry, revealing different metabolic rate for P. gallicus larvae and P. biglumis. 📈
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #WaspEcology #Metabolism #Physiology #Paperwasp #Pupa #Climate
New research article! 📰
Haight & Liebig tracked workers and gamergates quantifying movement: gamergates showed lower displacement and were less likely to move than workers 📉
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #ReproductiveSyndrome #Ant #BehavioralEcology #Harpegnathos #Queen #Plasticity
Haight & Liebig tracked workers and gamergates quantifying movement: gamergates showed lower displacement and were less likely to move than workers 📉
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #ReproductiveSyndrome #Ant #BehavioralEcology #Harpegnathos #Queen #Plasticity
August 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
New research article! 📰
Haight & Liebig tracked workers and gamergates quantifying movement: gamergates showed lower displacement and were less likely to move than workers 📉
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #ReproductiveSyndrome #Ant #BehavioralEcology #Harpegnathos #Queen #Plasticity
Haight & Liebig tracked workers and gamergates quantifying movement: gamergates showed lower displacement and were less likely to move than workers 📉
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #ReproductiveSyndrome #Ant #BehavioralEcology #Harpegnathos #Queen #Plasticity
New Short Communication! 📄
Rathery et al. quantified nest excavation in Lasius flavus across 15-30°C using 2D clay arenas, finding excavation accelerated at higher temperatures. 🌡
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntBehavior #ThermalEcology #NestArchitecture #Ants #Networks #Lasius
Rathery et al. quantified nest excavation in Lasius flavus across 15-30°C using 2D clay arenas, finding excavation accelerated at higher temperatures. 🌡
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntBehavior #ThermalEcology #NestArchitecture #Ants #Networks #Lasius
July 29, 2025 at 7:24 AM
New Short Communication! 📄
Rathery et al. quantified nest excavation in Lasius flavus across 15-30°C using 2D clay arenas, finding excavation accelerated at higher temperatures. 🌡
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntBehavior #ThermalEcology #NestArchitecture #Ants #Networks #Lasius
Rathery et al. quantified nest excavation in Lasius flavus across 15-30°C using 2D clay arenas, finding excavation accelerated at higher temperatures. 🌡
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntBehavior #ThermalEcology #NestArchitecture #Ants #Networks #Lasius
New research article! 📰
Xu et al. combined transcriptomics and metabolomics to reveal caste-specific functions of the prepharyngeal gland in C. japonicus🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntBiology #CasteSpecialization #ExocrineGlands #MultiOmics #Camponotus #Communication #Trophallaxis
Xu et al. combined transcriptomics and metabolomics to reveal caste-specific functions of the prepharyngeal gland in C. japonicus🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntBiology #CasteSpecialization #ExocrineGlands #MultiOmics #Camponotus #Communication #Trophallaxis
July 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
New research article! 📰
Xu et al. combined transcriptomics and metabolomics to reveal caste-specific functions of the prepharyngeal gland in C. japonicus🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntBiology #CasteSpecialization #ExocrineGlands #MultiOmics #Camponotus #Communication #Trophallaxis
Xu et al. combined transcriptomics and metabolomics to reveal caste-specific functions of the prepharyngeal gland in C. japonicus🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #AntBiology #CasteSpecialization #ExocrineGlands #MultiOmics #Camponotus #Communication #Trophallaxis
New short communication! 📄
Garcia et al. showed that M. cerberus wasp males delay dispersal by 1 day in nests with more females, indicating social environment shapes male reproductive timing. ⏱
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #SocialWasps #Reproduction #Mischocyttarus #Dispersal #Vespidae
Garcia et al. showed that M. cerberus wasp males delay dispersal by 1 day in nests with more females, indicating social environment shapes male reproductive timing. ⏱
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #SocialWasps #Reproduction #Mischocyttarus #Dispersal #Vespidae
July 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
New short communication! 📄
Garcia et al. showed that M. cerberus wasp males delay dispersal by 1 day in nests with more females, indicating social environment shapes male reproductive timing. ⏱
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #SocialWasps #Reproduction #Mischocyttarus #Dispersal #Vespidae
Garcia et al. showed that M. cerberus wasp males delay dispersal by 1 day in nests with more females, indicating social environment shapes male reproductive timing. ⏱
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #SocialWasps #Reproduction #Mischocyttarus #Dispersal #Vespidae
New research article! 📰
Kleckner & Ellis reviewed evidence that honeybees may form varied colony structures (like ants), challenging the single-nest paradigm in apiculture. 🏗
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Superorganism #Ecology #Colony #Sociality #Eusocial #Supercolony #Polydomy #bees
Kleckner & Ellis reviewed evidence that honeybees may form varied colony structures (like ants), challenging the single-nest paradigm in apiculture. 🏗
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Superorganism #Ecology #Colony #Sociality #Eusocial #Supercolony #Polydomy #bees
July 21, 2025 at 7:52 AM
New research article! 📰
Kleckner & Ellis reviewed evidence that honeybees may form varied colony structures (like ants), challenging the single-nest paradigm in apiculture. 🏗
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Superorganism #Ecology #Colony #Sociality #Eusocial #Supercolony #Polydomy #bees
Kleckner & Ellis reviewed evidence that honeybees may form varied colony structures (like ants), challenging the single-nest paradigm in apiculture. 🏗
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Superorganism #Ecology #Colony #Sociality #Eusocial #Supercolony #Polydomy #bees
New research article! 📰
Rowe et al. tracked honeybee bearding patterns 24/7, revealing peak beard formation at night driven by colony size, with overnight bearding risking brood chilling 🐝
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#Honeybee #Thermoregulation #CollectiveBehavior #Bearding #Apiculture #Apis #Nest
Rowe et al. tracked honeybee bearding patterns 24/7, revealing peak beard formation at night driven by colony size, with overnight bearding risking brood chilling 🐝
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#Honeybee #Thermoregulation #CollectiveBehavior #Bearding #Apiculture #Apis #Nest
July 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
New research article! 📰
Rowe et al. tracked honeybee bearding patterns 24/7, revealing peak beard formation at night driven by colony size, with overnight bearding risking brood chilling 🐝
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#Honeybee #Thermoregulation #CollectiveBehavior #Bearding #Apiculture #Apis #Nest
Rowe et al. tracked honeybee bearding patterns 24/7, revealing peak beard formation at night driven by colony size, with overnight bearding risking brood chilling 🐝
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#Honeybee #Thermoregulation #CollectiveBehavior #Bearding #Apiculture #Apis #Nest
New short communication! 📄
Mendoza et al. compared savanna termites, revealing nest-specific plant growth, negative soldier-colony size correlation, and enriched soil nutrients in mounds 🌿
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #TermiteEcology #Savanna #Soil #Caste #Colony
Mendoza et al. compared savanna termites, revealing nest-specific plant growth, negative soldier-colony size correlation, and enriched soil nutrients in mounds 🌿
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #TermiteEcology #Savanna #Soil #Caste #Colony
July 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
New short communication! 📄
Mendoza et al. compared savanna termites, revealing nest-specific plant growth, negative soldier-colony size correlation, and enriched soil nutrients in mounds 🌿
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #TermiteEcology #Savanna #Soil #Caste #Colony
Mendoza et al. compared savanna termites, revealing nest-specific plant growth, negative soldier-colony size correlation, and enriched soil nutrients in mounds 🌿
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #TermiteEcology #Savanna #Soil #Caste #Colony
New short communication! 📄
Béniguel et al. created 4 new PCR tests to genotype fire ant supergenes, bypassing Gp-9 with 100% accuracy. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #FireAnt #Supergene #PCR #SocialPolymorphism #InvasiveSpecies #Indelpolymorphism #Monogyne #Polygyne #Solenopsis #ants
Béniguel et al. created 4 new PCR tests to genotype fire ant supergenes, bypassing Gp-9 with 100% accuracy. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #FireAnt #Supergene #PCR #SocialPolymorphism #InvasiveSpecies #Indelpolymorphism #Monogyne #Polygyne #Solenopsis #ants
July 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
New short communication! 📄
Béniguel et al. created 4 new PCR tests to genotype fire ant supergenes, bypassing Gp-9 with 100% accuracy. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #FireAnt #Supergene #PCR #SocialPolymorphism #InvasiveSpecies #Indelpolymorphism #Monogyne #Polygyne #Solenopsis #ants
Béniguel et al. created 4 new PCR tests to genotype fire ant supergenes, bypassing Gp-9 with 100% accuracy. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #FireAnt #Supergene #PCR #SocialPolymorphism #InvasiveSpecies #Indelpolymorphism #Monogyne #Polygyne #Solenopsis #ants
New research article! 📰
Timmermans et al. combined behavioral and microscopic gut analysis to reveal that termite inquiline feeds on nest refuse while its host consumes microepiphytes. 🍃
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #TrophicNiche #Commensalism #Termitidae #Constrictotermes #Foraging
Timmermans et al. combined behavioral and microscopic gut analysis to reveal that termite inquiline feeds on nest refuse while its host consumes microepiphytes. 🍃
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #TrophicNiche #Commensalism #Termitidae #Constrictotermes #Foraging
June 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
New research article! 📰
Timmermans et al. combined behavioral and microscopic gut analysis to reveal that termite inquiline feeds on nest refuse while its host consumes microepiphytes. 🍃
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #TrophicNiche #Commensalism #Termitidae #Constrictotermes #Foraging
Timmermans et al. combined behavioral and microscopic gut analysis to reveal that termite inquiline feeds on nest refuse while its host consumes microepiphytes. 🍃
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #TrophicNiche #Commensalism #Termitidae #Constrictotermes #Foraging
New research article! 📰
Wiernasz & Cole analyzed 26 years of genetic data from 95 colonies, revealing that nest occupancy reliably indicates colony identity 🏠
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Demography #Longevity #GeneticMonitoring #Pogonomyrmex #Ecology #Microsatellite #Ant
Wiernasz & Cole analyzed 26 years of genetic data from 95 colonies, revealing that nest occupancy reliably indicates colony identity 🏠
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Demography #Longevity #GeneticMonitoring #Pogonomyrmex #Ecology #Microsatellite #Ant
June 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
New research article! 📰
Wiernasz & Cole analyzed 26 years of genetic data from 95 colonies, revealing that nest occupancy reliably indicates colony identity 🏠
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Demography #Longevity #GeneticMonitoring #Pogonomyrmex #Ecology #Microsatellite #Ant
Wiernasz & Cole analyzed 26 years of genetic data from 95 colonies, revealing that nest occupancy reliably indicates colony identity 🏠
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #Demography #Longevity #GeneticMonitoring #Pogonomyrmex #Ecology #Microsatellite #Ant