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Effects of temperature and other abiotic and biotic factors on development and survival of the immature stages of the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile pacifica (Panzer) (=rotundata (F.)) (Hymenoptera:Megachilidae)

Creator:

Undurraga O., Jaime M.

Abstract:

Larval mortality of leafcutting bee, Megachile pacifica (Panzer) (= rotundata (F.)), is high, usually exceeding 50%. Parasites and predators are not a limiting factor in the survival of the progeny. The disease chalk brood has been an important mortality factor since 1974. Inadequate food supply, pollen and nectar, may affect...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Full Text:

Dority, William Panike, Darrell Panike, George Schiemer, Robert Ure and Van Ure, of Malheur County, for