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This study utilizes DNA metabarcoding to analyze the diets of native yellowjacket wasps, Vespula vulgaris and Vespula germanica, by examining the gut contents of over 500 larvae from 14 nests in southern England. The findings reveal a diverse diet consisting of 12 arthropod orders, highlighting the ecological role of these wasps as generalist predators in their native ecosystems. This research addresses a gap in understanding the dietary habits of social wasps in their native habitats, providing a baseline
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- micaelezootec
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- EN