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Phenology and parasitism rates of Xenos oxyodontes and Xenos moutoni (Strepsiptera: Xenidae) in Vespa (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in South Korea. [PDF]

Parasite
The long-term seasonal parasitism patterns, hereafter referred to as stylopization, and within-nest developmental stage distributions of Vespa-associated Xenidae (Strepsiptera) remain poorly characterized in South Korea.
Kim J, Kim CJ, Choi MB, Kwon O.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Mitigating Effects of Nest Structure on Predation Risk in Hainan Partridge (<i>Arborophila ardens</i>). [PDF]

Ecol Evol
Nest predation is the primary factor contributing to breeding failure, particularly in tropical regions. Enclosed nest structures can disrupt predator search efficiency and reduce predation risk.
Zhang Y, Ding Y, Wang J, Zeng Q, Xu Y, Liang W, Rao X.   +6 more
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Nonideal nest box selection by tree swallows breeding in farmlands: Evidence for an ecological trap?

Ecology and Evolution, 2021
Animals are expected to select a breeding habitat using cues that should reflect, directly or not, the fitness outcome of the different habitat options.
Fanie Pelletier, Dany Garant, Marc Bélisle   +2 more
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Nest Architecture Drives Sex-Specific Emergence Success in a Predator Wasp (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, <i>Discoelius wangi</i>). [PDF]

Insects
Predatory insects play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance. Among them, members of the subfamily Zethinae, as natural enemies of herbivorous pests, have reproductive success closely linked to nest architecture, as this limits their prey items.
Xie XL, Lu HX, Orr M, Du TT, Chen JT, Shi XY, Cheng R, Zhou QS, Luo A, Zhu CD, Guo PF.   +10 more
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Seasonal Dynamics and Nest Characterization of Vespa orientalis (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in Apiaries: Insights from Bait Trap Capture Efficiency. [PDF]

Insects
This study investigated the population dynamics of Vespa orientalis L. (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) across two consecutive seasons (2023–2024) in selected apiaries, with a focus on nest composition (eggs, larvae, and pupae) and the effectiveness of various ...
El-Gohary SG, Mohsen AEMA, Youssif MAI, Alkeridis LA, Al-Shuraym LA, Sayed S, Shukry M, Helaly SMMY.   +7 more
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Reed Parrotbill nest predation by tidal mudflat crabs: Evidence for an ecological trap?

Ecosphere, 2015
Understanding the relationships between nesting habitat quality and predation risk is essential for developing appropriate conservation management for threatened species.
Donglai Li, Dongmei Wan, Pinjia Que
exaly   +2 more sources

No Sex-Differences in Learning Trap-Gap Problems in Zebra Finches. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
Sex differences in cognition are often predicted based on ecological roles, particularly when one sex engages more extensively in specific behaviors that might be subject to selective pressure.
Lambert CT, Whittaker BA, Neil B, Poole C, Camacho-Alpízar A, Self JL, Blunk SC, Guillette LM.   +7 more
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Stem-nesting Hymenoptera in Irish farmland: empirical evaluation of artificial trap nests as tools for fundamental research and pollinator conservation

Journal of Pollination Ecology, 2022
Insect pollinators are suffering global declines, necessitating the evaluation and development of methods for long-term monitoring and applied field research.
Simon Hodge, Irene Bottero, Robin Dean, Stephanie Maher, Jane Stout   +4 more
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Leafcutter Bees (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) as Pollinators of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp., Fabaceae): Artificial Trap Nests as a strategy for their conservation

Sociobiology, 2022
Solitary bees of the family Megachilidae are the key pollinators of pigeon pea. Artificial trap nests were used to study nesting parameters, such as occupancy rate, nest establishment time, and building pattern during the vegetative and flowering stages
Amala Udayakumar, Timalapur M Shivalingaswamy   +1 more
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Nests of Eufriesea aff. auriceps (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Euglossini) in remnants of Atlantic Forest and reforested areas

Sociobiology, 2021
In recent decades, the use of the trap-nest technique has helped to increase knowledge on the nest architecture of many orchid bee species. This study describes the nest architecture of Eufriesea aff.
André Luis Gobatto, Amanda Guimarães Franciscon, Natalia Uemura, Susanna Mendes Miranda, Giovanna Gabriely Cesar, Ana Carolina Oliveira-Silva, Thais Kotelok-Diniz, Silvia Sofia   +7 more
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