JOURNAL ARTICLE

Nocturnal behavior and dietary specialization of Vespa binghami (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in South Korea.

  • Published In: Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 2024, v. 117, n. 6. P. 301 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Do, Yuno; Choi, Moon Bo 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the ecological roles, behaviors, and adaptive strategies of the nocturnal hornet species Vespa binghami du Buysson, 1905, in South Korea. Using time-series analysis and cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) metabarcoding, the study identified peak hornet activity between 23:00 and 00:00 and a specialized diet predominantly consisting of moths from the family Noctuidae, suggesting a co-evolutionary predator-prey relationship. The hornets were mainly found at elevations between 100 m and 400 m during late summer and showed a preference for nesting in tree cavities with multi-layered combs. Although the findings are based on limited samples, they highlight V. binghami’s ecological significance and potential as a bioindicator of environmental stability, underscoring the need for further multidisciplinary research.

Additional Information

  • Source:Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 2024/11, Vol. 117, Issue 6, p301
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Anatomy and Physiology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0013-8746
  • DOI:10.1093/aesa/saae024
  • Accession Number:181470238
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