The Evolution of Social Wasps

Attempts to resolve one of evolution's most intriguing problems - the origin of insect sociality. This work also challenges conceptual approaches that have dominated three decades of social behaviour research. It is intended for evolution biologists, behavioural ecologists, and entomologists alike.

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The Evolution of Social Wasps resolves one of evolution's most intriguing problems - the origin of insect sociality. It also challenges conceptual approaches that have dominated three decades of social behaviour research. Hunt's innovative model integrates life history, nutrition, development and ecology. His broad synthesis of empirical knowledge on social wasps should interest evolution biologists, behavioural ecologists, or entomologists alike.