New cases of social parasitism among pseudoscorpions from Colombian populations. Issue 4 (1st October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lacava, M.; González-Gómez, J.C.; Valenzuela-Rojas, J.C.; Moncayo, C.; Cardozo, L.; Tizo-Pedroso, E.; García, L.F.
• Is Part Of: Ethology, ecology & evolution. Volume 28:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 452
• Page End: 461
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01
• Subjects: inquilinism -- parasitism -- Arachnida -- Pseudoscorpiones -- Neotropical pseudoscorpions -- Atemnidae -- Chernetidae; Animal behavior -- Periodicals; Animal ecology -- Periodicals; Behavior evolution -- Periodicals; Behavior, Animal -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Periodicals; Biological Evolution -- Periodicals; Écologie animale -- Périodiques; Évolution du comportement -- Périodiques; Éthologie -- Périodiques; Animal behavior; Animal ecology; Behavior evolution; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 591.5
• DOI: 10.1080/03949370.2015.1077891
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0394-9370

Abstract

Abstract : Social parasitism is more commonly found among the Hymenoptera. However, a recent study reported a case of parasitism between Neotropical pseudoscorpion species. Here, we extend the knowledge about this relationship, adding information about the species from Colombia. Sampling of Paratemnoides nidificator colonies in a secondary dry forest revealed the presence of two other species of pseudoscorpions also sharing the nest of the host. We presented data about the occurrence of Parachernes melanopygus and a second inquiline species of genus Lustrochernes (both Chernetidae) and how they affect the host species. Aspects of the species ecology and behaviour are discussed.