Comparison of thermal traits of Polistes dominula and Polistes gallicus, two European paper wasps with strongly differing distribution ranges

Volume: 187, Issue: 2, Pages: 277 - 290
Published: Oct 15, 2016
Abstract
The two paper wasps, Polistes dominula and Polistes gallicus, are related species with strongly differing distribution ranges. We investigated thermal tolerance traits (critical thermal limits and metabolic response to temperature) to gain knowledge about physiological adaptations to their local climate conditions and to get evidence for the reasons of P. dominula’s successful dispersion. Body and ambient temperature measurements at the nests...
Paper Details
Title
Comparison of thermal traits of Polistes dominula and Polistes gallicus, two European paper wasps with strongly differing distribution ranges
Published Date
Oct 15, 2016
Volume
187
Issue
2
Pages
277 - 290
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