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Lasius platythorax Seifert, 1991 as a host of several Chthonolasius species, with remarks on the colony foundation of the parasites (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Evidence indicating that Lasius platythorax SEIFERT, 1991 can act as a temporary host of several Chthonolasius species is presented. Observations on the socially parasitic colony foundation of several Chthonolasius species in typical L. platythorax habitats in the Netherlands, Belgium and Slovakia are discussed. Two possible colony foundation strategies to take over L. platythorax-colonies are put forward.

Source: Österreichische Gesellschaft für Entomofaunistik (OEGEF)

DOI: 10.25849/myrmecol.news_006:005

Authors: Wouter Dekoninck, Peter Boer, Jean-Pierre Maelfait

Language: English

Topic: Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2183069545

FWCI: 0.38

Cites: 4

Cited by: 5

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