Myrmica Ants and Their Butterfly Parasites with Special Focus on the Acoustic Communication

摘要: About 10,000 arthropod species live as ants' social parasites and have evolved a number of mechanisms allowing them to penetrate survive inside the ant nests. Myrmica colonies, in particular, are exploited by numerous parasites, presence their overwintering brood, well polygyny, contributes make more vulnerable infestation. Butterflies genus Maculinea among most investigated inquilines. These lycaenids known for very complex biological cycles. obligated that depend on particular food plant specific survival. larvae adopted ants, which induced take into nests chemical mimicry. Then parasite spends following 11–23 months nest. Mimicking acoustic emission queen not only manage become integrated, but attain highest rank within colony. Here we review biology Maculinea/Myrmica system with special focus some recent breakthrough concerning acoustical patterns.