Comparative Study of Antennal Communications in the Domestic Bee and Social Wasps

Synopsis

Shows how tactile signals govern the begging for, or the refusal of regurgitated food among workers in a bee or wasp society. The ritual acts of begging or refusal are progressively established after imaginal hatching. The males, the queen (bee society) and the foundress (wasp society) also have characterised behaviour in relation to their respective functions in their own society. A dummy device simulating the antennal signals allows a better understanding of some of the social rituals.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1975

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Entomology or behaviour courses. The comparative approach of this film makes it more useful than one dealing with a single species.*

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

bees; insects; wasps

Credits

Writer

H Montagner; J Pain

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library