This study was developed aiming to compile data concerning the occurrence and distribution of social wasp species from Brazilian Atlantic Forest, as well recording exclusive rare species. For this purpose, we compiled studies specialized literature created a table containing in different states which present phytogeographic domain. A total 170 recorded, corresponding almost half richness wasps Brazil, including 50 endemic, with highlight Rio de Janeiro state, nevertheless is insufficiently...

The order Amblypygi represents just 0.1% of arachnid diversity, with 22 species recorded in Brazil. This number has increased especially the first decades 21st century, despite still conflicting detailed taxonomic description and few distribution studies country. justifies new to assess their occurrence, hotspots such as Cerrado biome. Therefore, this study aimed reveal fauna areas Grande Sertão Veredas National Park. Collections took place between September 2022 March 2023, through active...

<title>Abstract</title> Several different arthropods reuse social wasp nests. However, there is no evidence of their use by Psocodea (Psocoptera), insects known as book lice, which have herbivorous and detritivorous habits. There are 491 species in Brazil but estimates put the number at least 2,000. The records took place March June 2024 municipality Inconfidentes Pico do Itambé State Park, Atlantic Forest, Minas Gerais state, southeastern Brazil. Eighteen abandoned nests were collected,...

The presence of Atlantic Forest fragments adjacent to agricultural areas enhances production by supporting populations natural enemies, such as social wasps, which play a role in biological control. However, knowledge regarding the biodiversity and abundance these insects olive crops Brazil remains limited. This study aims inventory wasp fauna cultivation associated with fragments. research was conducted from September 2023 January 2024 Olea europaea located municipality Cambuí, southern...

Abandoned nests of social wasps are used by various arthropods, however, there no records cockroaches. Therefore, the objective this study is to report occurrence cockroaches in abandoned wasp nests. The first record occurred a Cerrado area, Brazil, where nymph (Ectobiidae) cockroach (Cahita Hebard, 1922) was found an nest. second involved three nymphs (Blattodea: Ectobiidae), alongside ant Camponotus sp. (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) nest located transition area between Atlantic Forest and...

As abelhas-sem-ferrão possuem diferentes inimigos naturais, os quais favoreceram o desenvolvimento de uma variedade adaptações defensivas, tais como estruturais, químicas e comportamentais. Existem poucos registros interações entre essas abelhas vespas sociais, assim, este estudo relata interação agonística a abelha-sem-ferrão Nannotrigona testaceicornis (Lepeletier, 1836) vespa social Synoeca cyaneae (Fabricius, 1775) no sudeste do Brasil. Hipóteses que podem ter motivado ataque são...

Here we describe, illustrate and diagnose the F-0 exuviae of Argia claussenii Selys, 1865, collected in Minas Gerais state, Brazil (18°23'14.8" S, 43°18'14.3" W) between May November 2024. It can be separated from other congeners by morphology mandible, prementum gonapophyses.

Recent studies on Osmylidae (Neuroptera) in South America have received significant attention, resulting the description of 12 new species last decade. This growing interest lance lacewings is closely linked with increase specimen collections across America, primarily conducted using Malaise traps. To address need for more diverse different locations and considering heightened this family, we present a new, effective, cost-efficient method sampling Osmylidae. Our approach utilizes McPhail...

Polybia emaciata Lucas, 1854 (Vespidae: Polistinae) é uma vespa social neotropical que se destaca pelo uso de barro na construção seus ninhos, característica rara entre as vespas sociais. A distribuição dessa espécie abrange do México ao Brasil, mas sua ocorrência em Minas Gerais permanecia incerta. Este estudo apresenta o primeiro registro, com informação precisa localidade e bioma, P. no estado Gerais, encontrado município Santo Antônio Monte 19 maio 2024, área antropizada cerrado....

Solitary wasp nests (Sphecidae) are often occupied by other arthropods when abandoned. However, occupation ants such as Cephalotes Latreille, 1802 is still uncertain. Species of arboreal and occupy pre-existing cavities, commonly tree hollows. In this respect, the objective study to report first record ant pusillus (Klug, 1824) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) nesting in a Sphecidae nest areas cultivated with coffee, Coffea arabica L. The was collected on july 5, 2024, coffee plantation area...

The community of social wasps and the substrates used for nesting were studied in anthropic environments associated with areas natural vegetation period March to September 2015. Three hundred forty-seven (347) colonies belonging eighteen (18) species distributed six genera recorded. highest number Mischocyttarus cassununga (R. Von Ilhering, 1903) (194 colonies), cerberus (Richards, 1940) (50 colonies) Polybia Paulista (H. 1896) (23 colonies). For other species, record ranged from one colonies.

The present study was developed aiming to evaluate the richness and biogeography of social wasp species in Brazilian savanna, Cerrado. In order do so, we gathered data from specialized literature field samplings performed at Sempre-Vivas National Park, northeastern Minas Gerais state. 18 genera 137 were recorded, with 4 endemic Mischocytiarus genus. results showed that Cerrado houses 40% Polistinae fauna Park is responsible for around 29% this value, which makes it an important refuge...

The survival of social wasp species depends on the success in founding new nests. These can use plant with different specific characteristics for nesting, nest architecture varying according to habits those species. nesting wasps natural environments was studied period from October 2005 September 2007 inthe rio das Mortes riparian forest, municipal district Barroso, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, objective evaluating types substrate used by and investigate whether there is a relationship...

Studies on the diversity of social wasps in agricultural environments represent an important step to identifying ideal species be used biological pest control programs. There is a growing effort acknowledge such Hymenoptera state Minas Gerais, but information anthropized still rare. The objective this study was obtain data Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciências e Tecnologia Gerais (IFMG), Bambuí campus, Brazil. Sampling conducted from July 2012 2014 with two methodologies: attractive traps...

As unidades de conservação brasileiras, inseridas no contexto do Sistema Nacional Unidades Conservação, compreendem uma política pública que busca efetivar a proteção da biodiversidade e dos recursos naturais. A despeito dessa importância, muito se tem discutido sobre implantação conflitos com comunidades locais. Nessa perspectiva, apresentamos reflexão pressões socioambientais sofridas por algumas integral estado Minas Gerais (Parque das Sempre-Vivas pelos Parques Estaduais Ibitipoca, Mata...

The literature provides different methodologies for collecting social wasps, including, flight intercept trap type Malaise and Attractive trap, however, there is no consensus on its use. In this respect, the aim of study was to evaluate best use traps in biodiversity work generate a collection protocol these traps. conducted Parque Estadual do Rio Doce, east state Minas Gerais, years 2000, 2001, 2002 2004 Botanical Garden Federal University Juiz de Fora, located southeastern 2011, 2012 2013....

A survey of odonatofauna was carried out in Mata do Baú, a predominantly forested area Barroso, Minas Gerais, regarded as priority for conservation and scientific investigation, published by Biodiversitas, Brazilian nongovernmental institution. Sample collection conducted over twenty-six days from November 2009 to February 2011. Fifty-seven species Odonata were collected grouped into 30 genera nine families. The dominant families Libellulidae (46.5%), Coenagrionidae (20.6%),...

As vespas sociais desempenham importante função nas comunidades, seja nos ecossistemas naturais agrícolas, realizando a polinização e/ou predação de outros organismos, principalmente lagartas, o que revela seu potencial para controle biológico. Objetivou-se com este trabalho inventariar fauna existentes em áreas cultivo café municípios Inconfidentes e Ouro Fino, sul Minas Gerais; verificar atratividade quatro iscas, além avaliar Influência um fragmento mata nativa sobre riqueza abundância...

The forest fragmentation is caused by natural or anthropic actions, which affect negatively the biota and environmental services rendered biological diversity. However, there little information on reflex of these actions in many different groups animals, such as social wasps, are abundant significantly present neotropical environments, causing a major impact communities they live due to their role food webs. As enemies, wasps important control agricultural plagues; environment, nectar...

Social wasps forage water, plant fibbers, and protein.These insects approach, touch with the antennae, capture, kill cut their prey into pieces