Genetic relatedness in early associations of Polistes dominulus: from related to unrelated helpers | Semantic Scholar

Mechanisms that influence the development of reproductive castes—in both larval and adult stages—and mechanisms that influence non-reproductive division of labour among workers are explored.

Data is presented indicating that Polistes dominulus females overwinter in multi-colony groups, recognize natal nest fragments after overwintering, and select nesting cavities based on cavity volume, which may indicate a balance between the cost of detection by predators and the benefit of space for colony growth.