Camponotus vagus vs Polistes gallicus
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Tuscany, ItalyOne worker minor of Camponotus vagus can easily chase some wasps (Polistes gallicus) just shooting a drop of formic acid on their mouth or their neck.If hit, the wasp will escape to get a safe place in order to clean itself.The honey and larvae of Polistes Gallicus are very appreciate by ants in general, Camponotus Vagus will fight hard for this capture.
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- Eukaryota (eukaryotes)
- Opisthokonta (opisthokonts)
- Metazoa (Animal)
- Bilateria
- Protostomia (protostomes)
- Ecdysozoa (ecdysozoans)
- Arthropoda (arthropods)
- Pancrustacea
- Hexapoda (hexapods)
- Insecta (insects)
- Pterygota (winged insects)
- Neoptera (neopteran)
- Endopterygota (endopterygotes)
- Hymenoptera (wasps, bees, and ants)
- Apocrita (wasp)
- Aculeata
- Vespoidea (Yellowjackets and Hornets, Paper Wasps; Potter, Mason and Pollen Wasps and allies)
- Formicidae (ants)
- Camponotus (Carpenter ant)
- Camponotus vagus
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