Myrmica Ants and Their Butterfly Parasites with Special Focus on the Acoustic Communication
Joint Authors
Sala, M.
Balletto, E.
Bonelli, S.
Barbero, F.
Patricelli, D.
Witek, M.
Casacci, L. P.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
About 10,000 arthropod species live as ants' social parasites and have evolved a number of mechanisms allowing them to penetrate and survive inside the ant nests.
Myrmica colonies, in particular, are exploited by numerous social parasites, and the presence of their overwintering brood, as well as of their polygyny, contributes to make them more vulnerable to infestation.
Butterflies of the genus Maculinea are among the most investigated Myrmica inquilines.
These lycaenids are known for their very complex biological cycles.
Maculinea species are obligated parasites that depend on a particular food plant and on a specific Myrmica species for their survival.
Maculinea larvae are adopted by Myrmica ants, which are induced to take them into their nests by chemical mimicry.
Then the parasite spends the following 11–23 months inside the ants' nest.
Mimicking the acoustic emission of the queen ants, Maculinea parasites not only manage to become integrated, but attain highest rank within the colony.
Here we review the biology of Maculinea/Myrmica system with a special focus on some recent breakthrough concerning their acoustical patterns.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Barbero, F.& Patricelli, D.& Witek, M.& Balletto, E.& Casacci, L. P.& Sala, M.…[et al.]. 2012. Myrmica Ants and Their Butterfly Parasites with Special Focus on the Acoustic Communication. Psyche،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Barbero, F.…[et al.]. Myrmica Ants and Their Butterfly Parasites with Special Focus on the Acoustic Communication. Psyche No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Barbero, F.& Patricelli, D.& Witek, M.& Balletto, E.& Casacci, L. P.& Sala, M.…[et al.]. Myrmica Ants and Their Butterfly Parasites with Special Focus on the Acoustic Communication. Psyche. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-493624
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493624