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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

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rendered during the course of this study: To my major professor, Dr. W. P. Stephen, Associate Profes
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

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(HYMNOPTERA:APCIDEA) Redacted for privacy Abstract approved: W. Stephen Nomia melanderi Cockerell is one of the