The queen colony phase of vespine wasps (Hymenoptera, Vespidae)

Archer, Michael

doi:10.1007/s00040-009-0063-8

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“…The shift between the first and the second phase indicates a shift in population dynamics. Such a pattern, called the "queen colony phase", is common in wasps (see examples provided in Spradbery 1973;Matsuura 1991;Archer 2010). The first phase of YLH predation pressure dynamics corresponds to the emergence of the first cohort of workers.…”

Section: Predation Pressure and Population Dynamicsmentioning

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Predation pressure dynamics study of the recently introduced honeybee killer Vespa velutina: learning from the enemy

et al. 2012

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International audienceFollowing the recent introduction of Vespa velutina into France, an increase in predation on domestic honeybees, Apis mellifera, has resulted from the dispersion of this hornet across the country. We aimed at providing its predation pressure dynamics at bee hives in two sites by using food traps that could be used as a comparison in future years. The number of trapped and chasing hornets in each apiary was correlated. Predation lasted 5 months on our two sites; 916 and 1,894 hornets were trapped on each site, respectively. Predation at bee hives was found to be affected by wind speed and by the seasonal effect of temperature and humidity. We also show that V. velutina queens and males were present during unusual periods in our traps, which may be significant to understanding their life cycle. These results are discussed with reference to the biology of other Vespine species. This study represents the first monitoring of V. velutina predation pressure dynamics in France. It constitutes an initial database for pest management and suggests ways of protecting bee hives

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Section: Predation Pressure and Population Dynamicsmentioning

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Predation pressure dynamics study of the recently introduced honeybee killer Vespa velutina: learning from the enemy

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“…Long-term data sets were used from four sites in the home range of common wasps (England) and six sites in the invaded range (New Zealand) (Table S2). Data from England were from suction-traps used to sample a range of insects and located in Rothamsted (51Á809°N, 0Á355°W; with dates of 1972-2010) and Silwood (51Á398°N, 0Á629°W;1972-1988, and 2000-2010, with a Malaise trap at Leicester (52Á633°N, 1Á133°W; 1972-2001). These sites were surrounded by a predominantly arable landscape.…”

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The long‐term population dynamics of common wasps in their native and invaded range

Lester

Haywood

Archer³

et al. 2017

Journal of Animal Ecology

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Populations of introduced species are often thought to perform differently, or experience different population dynamics, in their introduced range compared to their native habitat. Differences between habitats in climate, competition or natural enemies may result in populations with varying density dependence and population dynamics. We examined the long-term population dynamics of the invasive common wasp, Vespula vulgaris, in its native range in England and its invaded range in New Zealand. We used 39 years of wasp density data from four sites in England, and 23 years of data from six sites in New Zealand. Wasp population time series was examined using partial rate correlation functions. Gompertz population models and multivariate autoregressive state-space (MARSS) models were fitted, incorporating climatic variation. Gompertz models successfully explained 59-66% of the variation in wasp abundance between years. Density dependence in wasp populations appeared to act similarly in both the native and invaded range, with wasp abundance in the previous year as the most important variable in predicting intrinsic rate of increase (r). No evidence of cyclic population dynamics was observed. Both the Gompertz and MARSS models highlighted the role of weather conditions in each country as significant predictors of annual wasp abundance. The temporal evolution of wasp populations at all sites was best modelled jointly using a single latent dynamic factor for local trends, with the inclusion of a latent spring weather covariate. That same parsimonious multivariate model structure was optimal in both the native and invaded range. Density dependence is overwhelmingly important in predicting wasp densities and 'wasp years' in both the native and invaded range. Spring weather conditions in both countries have a major influence, probably through their impact on wasp colony initiation and early development. The population dynamics in the native range and invaded range show no evidence of cyclic boom-and-bust dynamics. Invasive species may not exhibit different population dynamics despite considerable variation in abundances throughout their distribution.

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“…The annual cycle of V. velutina begins with queens emerging of hibernation and beginning the foundation from new colonies in early spring . The period since the queen initiates the construction of the nest until the day before the first worker adult emerges is named the Bqueen colony phase^ (Archer 2010). Colonies are highly vulnerable during this period because their success relies mainly in the energy, performance, and survivorship of a single individual, the young queen or Bfoundress^ (Spradbery 1973;Archer 2010).…”

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“…The period since the queen initiates the construction of the nest until the day before the first worker adult emerges is named the Bqueen colony phase^ (Archer 2010). Colonies are highly vulnerable during this period because their success relies mainly in the energy, performance, and survivorship of a single individual, the young queen or Bfoundress^ (Spradbery 1973;Archer 2010). Hence, it is considered a particularly suitable time for trapping, because for each captured queen, there is a potential colony being destroyed (Spradbery 1973;Haxaire and Villemant 2010).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Performance of baited traps used as control tools for the invasive hornet Vespa velutina and their impact on non-target insects

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The efficiency and selectiveness of baited traps to control the invasive hornet Vespa velutina is often questioned. Comparative assessments are needed to improve control plans and reduce the impact on honeybees and entomofauna. Our aims were to study the performance of traps and baits, to identify environmental conditions that affect capture rates and to identify the groups of insects affected by trapping. During spring in 2016, three types of trap and baits in a full factorial design were tested. Vespa velutina accounted for less than 1% of all captures, reflecting the low selectiveness of the method. The trap design and its location are decisive aspects to determine the capture rates of V. velutina queens. All trap-bait combinations captured a very high quantity of dipterans, native hymenopterans, and lepidopterans. High capture rates of insect groups which are not common prey of V. velutina reflect that the method constitutes an additional threat on native insects. apiculture / Apis mellifera / invasive species / pest management tools / yellow-legged hornet

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The queen colony phase of vespine wasps (Hymenoptera, Vespidae)

Cited by 27 publications

References 31 publications

Predation pressure dynamics study of the recently introduced honeybee killer Vespa velutina: learning from the enemy

Predation pressure dynamics study of the recently introduced honeybee killer Vespa velutina: learning from the enemy

The long‐term population dynamics of common wasps in their native and invaded range

Performance of baited traps used as control tools for the invasive hornet Vespa velutina and their impact on non-target insects

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