Coexistência entre abelhas sem ferrão e formigas: ninho de Paratrigona myrmecophila (Apidae) construído em ninho de Camponotus senex (Formicidae)

Abstract

*[We describe a nest of Paratrigona myrmecophila Moure, found in a nest of Camponotus senex (Fr. Smith). Besides records on nest structures, some notes on interspecific interactions, nest defense, population size, honey organoleptic properties, & comments on the coexistence of these 2 animals are provided.]