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Loïc Goulefert

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Assay:behavioral assay· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Organism:multiple species· 1

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Social attraction mediates collective foraging decisions in invasive hornets

Mathilde Lacombrade, Charlotte Doussot, Blandine Mahot‐Castaing, Jacques Gautrais A, Loïc Goulefert, Edgar Ferrieu, Amelie Bourg, Denis Thiéry, Fanny Vogelweith, Mathieu Lihoreau

The paper shows invasive hornets use social attraction to make collective foraging decisions, favoring food sources primed with dead conspecifics or related species.

Behavioral Ecology · Sep 22, 2026Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition

Trapline foraging by nectar-collecting hornets

Mathilde Lacombrade, Kristine O. Abenis, Charlotte Doussot, Loïc Goulefert, Kenji Nanba, Jean‐Marc Bonzom, Mathieu Lihoreau

This study shows that Japanese yellow hornets develop trapline foraging routes similar to bees and birds, optimizing flower visits over time without always taking the shortest path.

Animal Cognition · Apr 19, 2025Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition