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The biology and behavior of the alkali bee Nomia melanderi Cockerell (Hymnoptera: Apoidea)

Creator:: Hackwell, Glenn Alfred
Abstract:: Nomia melanderi Cockerell is one of the most efficient pollinators of alfalfa in Eastern Oregon. Emergence begins in June, usually reaches its peak in early July, and may continue into early August. Male emergence precedes female emergence by four or five days. For the first few weeks of this time,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Cylinder in situ, with nests of bees within its perimeter. 112 Table 2. 3, 4, 5, LIST OF

Foraging and nesting behavior of the leaf-cutter bee Megachile rotundata (Fabricius)

Creator:: Osgood, Charles Edgar
Abstract:: The study provides the details of the ethology of Megachile rotundata (Fabricius), and presents preliminary observations on its foraging and nesting behavior. Development from prepupae to adults proceeds most rapidly at 32 degrees C., and is retarded when held at lower and higher temperatures. Male behavior is distinct from that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and return of bees to given leaf sources. The construction of the cell cup is detailed as to leaf

Etiology and pathogenesis of chalkbrood in the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata

Creator:: Vandenberg, J. D. (John Donald)
Abstract:: Chalkbrood is a mycosis of larvae of the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata (Fabricius). It is a serious threat to alfalfa seed growers in western North America who use populations of this bee for pollination. Basic studies were conducted to determine the etiology of this disease and the course of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ) Skou). While chalkbrood of honey bees has been known in Europe for many years, it was first reported

Effects of synthetic 9-oxodectrans-2-enoic acid on the foraging activities of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.)

Creator:: Youngs, Lorna C.
Abstract:: An experimental formulation of 9 -oxodec-trans-2-enoic acid, the major component of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) queen pheromone, was tested for its effect on worker foraging behavior in the pollination of sweet cherries (Prunus avium L. ). The test formulation consisted of a solid beeswax cylinder impregnated with a measured...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -TRANS-2-ENOIC ACID ON THE FORAGING ACTIVITIES OF HONEY BEES (APIS MELLIFERA L. ) Abstract approved

History and distribution of bee diseases in Oregon

Creator:: Black, A. Burr
Abstract:: This thesis is a discussion of the major bee diseases found in Oregon with notes on minor ailments of bees and on diseases not yet present followed by a history of the introduction and spread of the more important diseases, a history of bee legislation in Oregon and a discussion...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ailments of bees and on diseases not yet present followed by a history of the introduction and spread

Studies on Heterostylum robustum (Osten Sacken) (Diptera : Bombyliidae), a parasite of Nomia melanderi

Creator:: Eppley, Richard Keith
Abstract:: Heterostylum robustum (Osten Sacken) is the principal parasite of the alkali bee, Nomia melanderi Ckll., one of the most efficient pollinators of alfalfa in the western United States. The purpose of the study was to determine the incidence of parasitism and to investigate the biology of H. robustum. The fly...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon, , Wash- ington, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and California. Large numbers of these bees in the

Mechanisms of orientation in the leaf-cutter bee Megachile rotundata (Fabricius)

Creator:: Osgood, Charles Edgar
Abstract:: The leaf- cutter bee Megachile rotundata (Fabricius) is an important alfalfa pollinator in western North America. This study was designed to provide information on methods of orientation used by M. rotundata in order to make recommendations regarding the parameters within which adult nesting populations may be relocated. Preliminary studies suggest...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: depend predominantly on landmarks for orientation. Color discrimination experiments with bees

A survey of alfalfa pollinators and polination in the San Joaquin Valley of California with emphasis on establishment of the alkali bee

Creator:: Torchio, Philip F.
Abstract:: The study involves the establishment, management, and behavioral observations of Nomia melanderi Cockerell and Megachile rotundata (Fabricius) in California, a survey of native bees within western Fresno County, a determination of selfing and/or parthenocarpy in two fields of alfalfa, and observations on the honeybee as an alfalfa pollinator. The alkali...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: native bees within western Fresno County, a determination of selfing and /or parthenocarpy in two

The role of bees in pollinating alfalfa in Southern Alberta

Creator:: Hobbs, Gordon Andrew
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: The role of bees in pollinating alfalfa in Southern

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The biology and behavior of the alkali bee Nomia melanderi Cockerell (Hymnoptera: Apoidea)

Foraging and nesting behavior of the leaf-cutter bee Megachile rotundata (Fabricius)

Etiology and pathogenesis of chalkbrood in the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata

Effects of synthetic 9-oxodectrans-2-enoic acid on the foraging activities of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.)

History and distribution of bee diseases in Oregon

Studies on Heterostylum robustum (Osten Sacken) (Diptera : Bombyliidae), a parasite of Nomia melanderi

Mechanisms of orientation in the leaf-cutter bee Megachile rotundata (Fabricius)

A survey of alfalfa pollinators and polination in the San Joaquin Valley of California with emphasis on establishment of the alkali bee

The role of bees in pollinating alfalfa in Southern Alberta

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