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Showing papers on "Vespoidea published in 2017"


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TL;DR: Phylogenetic analysis using the 13 protein-coding genes of Vespoidea species indicated that each family forms strongly supported monophyletic groups (Bayesian posterior probability =1; ML, 100%), and Vespa velutina and V. bicolor form strongly supported sister groups.
Abstract: The yellow-legged Asian hornet, Vespa velutina nigrithorax, which originated from Asia, has invaded several countries, including South Korea. In Korea, V. velutina nigrithorax predation on honeybees is one of the most serious factors threatening apiculture. We sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of V. velutina to better understand the mitogenomic characteristics of this species. The 16,475 bp mitogenome of V. velutina consists of a typical set of genes, with an arrangement identical to that of congeneric species. Vespa velutina possesses the shortest A + T-rich region (132 bp) among congeneric Vespa, and this is also the shortest in the superfamily Vespoidea. Phylogenetic analysis using the 13 protein-coding genes of Vespoidea species indicated that each family forms strongly supported monophyletic groups (Bayesian posterior probability =1; ML, 100%). Moreover, V. velutina and V. bicolor form strongly supported sister groups (Bayesian posterior probability =1; ML, 100%).

9 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper, the vespid wasps diversity in Dumna Nature Park (DNP) has been studied, and the authors focused on the diversity of Vespid Hymenoptera in the Park.
Abstract: Dumna Nature Park (DNP) is located about 10 km from Jabalpur city in Madhya Pradesh. DNP has an area of 1058 ha. Geographically Jabalpur is situated between coordinates 230 10ʹ, 790 57ʹ, at 460 m above the sea level. DNP is a forest owned by Jabalpur Municipal Corporation, and is managed by Department of Forest, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The dense forest has also a water reservoir, Khandari Lake. Besides a range of herbivores and carnivores in DNP, it also has an aquatic ecosystem that serves as a valuable habitat for migratory birds. Apart from being a bio-diversity zone, an eco tourist spot, DNP also attracts numerous educational institutions for student’s expedition. Since its establishment, no efforts have been made to study the insect diversity in the Park. This paper focuses on the vespid wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) diversity in the Park. Material and Methods

3 citations