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Origins of Vespa velutina hornet that recently invaded Iki Island, Japan and Jersey Island, UK (2018)
Journal Article
Takahashi, J., Okuyama, H., Kiyoshi, T., Takeuchi, T., & Martin, S. (2019). Origins of Vespa velutina hornet that recently invaded Iki Island, Japan and Jersey Island, UK. Mitochondrial DNA Part A, 30(3), 434-439. https://doi.org/10.1080/24701394.2018.1538366

The native distribution of the yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is throughout East Asia. Around 15 years ago this species was accidentally introduced into South Korea and France, where it became established and then spread into neighbouring coun... Read More about Origins of Vespa velutina hornet that recently invaded Iki Island, Japan and Jersey Island, UK.

A vast 4000-year-old spatial pattern of termite mounds (2018)
Journal Article
Martin, S., Funch, R., Hanson, P., & Yoo, E. (2018). A vast 4000-year-old spatial pattern of termite mounds. Current Biology, 28(22), R1292-R1293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.09.061

The origins of many large-scale ‘biogenic’ earthen structures are controversial, because often the species that built them have vanished. This is especially true when they form regular (over-dispersed), self-organized vegetation patterns [1]. Here, w... Read More about A vast 4000-year-old spatial pattern of termite mounds.

Is the salivary gland associated with honey bee recognition compounds in worker honey bees (Apis mellifera)? (2018)
Journal Article
Martin, S., Correia-Oliveria, M., Shemilt, S., & Drijfhout, F. (2018). Is the salivary gland associated with honey bee recognition compounds in worker honey bees (Apis mellifera)?. Journal of Chemical Ecology, 44(7-8), 650-657. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-018-0975-8

Cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) function as recognition compounds with the best evidence coming from social insects such as ants and honey bees. The major exocrine gland involved in hydrocarbon storage in ants is the post-pharyngeal gland (PPG) in the... Read More about Is the salivary gland associated with honey bee recognition compounds in worker honey bees (Apis mellifera)?.

Life history and chemical ecology of the Warrior wasp Synoeca septentrionalis (Hymenoptera : Vespidae, Epiponini) (2018)
Journal Article
Santos, E., Shemilt, S., de Carvalho, C., & Martin, S. (2018). Life history and chemical ecology of the Warrior wasp Synoeca septentrionalis (Hymenoptera : Vespidae, Epiponini). PLoS ONE, 13(3), e0194689. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0194689

Swarm-founding ‘Warrior wasps’ (Synoeca spp.) are found throughout the tropical regions of South America, are much feared due to their aggressive nest defence and painful sting. There are only five species of Synoeca, all construct distinctive nests... Read More about Life history and chemical ecology of the Warrior wasp Synoeca septentrionalis (Hymenoptera : Vespidae, Epiponini).

The complete mitochondrial genome of a Buckfast bee, Apis mellifera (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Northern Ireland (2018)
Journal Article
Okuyama, H., Hill, J., Martin, S., & Takahashi, J. (2018). The complete mitochondrial genome of a Buckfast bee, Apis mellifera (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Northern Ireland. Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 3(1), 338-339. https://doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2018.1450660

We analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome of the ‘Buckfast bee’, Apis mellifera, collected from Northern Ireland, UK. It consisted of a circular molecule of 16,353 bp. The genome contained 13 protein-coding, 22 tRNA, and 2 rRNA genes, along with... Read More about The complete mitochondrial genome of a Buckfast bee, Apis mellifera (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Northern Ireland.