Two colonies of the social wasp Apoica flavissima were collected and analyzed to verify the population and morphometric averages of the individuals. Both colonies were in bushes at 700 mm above the floor, close to forest creeks. The colonies were at the beginning of their development stage and showed a reduced number of individuals, when compared with other studies on this genus. Means of adult parameters were: body length 21,6 mm ; width of thorax 3,8 mm; and width of head, 3,5 mm . Pupae presented these averages: body length 20,05 mm; width of thorax 3,75 mm ; and width of head 3,51 mm. Natural environment must offer good conditions for the development of wasps and their pattern nesting. Thus, high growth rates and different nesting behavior can demonstrate environmental influences on biology of this wasp group.
Social wasp; wasp biology; bioindicators; Rain forest
