Epicuticular lipids and fertility in primitively social wasps (Hymenoptera Stenogastrinae)

S. Turillazzi; M. F. Sledge; L. Dapporto; M. Landi; Daniele Fanelli; L. Fondelli; P. Zanetti; F. R. Dani

doi:10.1111/j.0307-6962.2004.00418.x

Epicuticular lipids and fertility in primitively social wasps (Hymenoptera Stenogastrinae)

S. Turillazzi^*, M. F. Sledge, L. Dapporto, M. Landi, Daniele Fanelli, L. Fondelli, P. Zanetti, F. R. Dani

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Abstract

Lipid cuticular profiles of females of four species belonging to three different genera of stenogastrine wasps are examined in connection with reproductive potential (relative ovarian development). Cuticular lipids may not only represent the cues for nestmate discrimination (already behaviourally ascertained in three of the same species), but also allow discrimination of fertile and non fertile individuals. Comparisons with more socially evolved insects are reported and discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	464-471
Number of pages	8
Journal	Physiological Entomology
Volume	29
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0307-6962.2004.00418.x
Publication status	Published - Dec 2004

Keywords

Chemical communication
Epicuticular lipids
Fertility
Social wasps
Stenogastrinae

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physiology
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Insect Science

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