Nesting biology and immature stages of a new species in the bee genus Hesperapis (Hymenoptera, Apoidea, Melittidae, Dasypodinae). American Museum novitates ; no. 2887

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Nesting biology and immature stages of a new species in the bee genus Hesperapis (Hymenoptera, Apoidea, Melittidae, Dasypodinae). American Museum novitates ; no. 2887

Rozen, Jerome George, 1928-
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2246/5209
Date: 1987

Abstract:

"This present paper describes Hesperapis (Hesperapis) trochanterata Snelling, new species, from southern Arizona, and provides data on various apsects of its nesting biology, including: description of nest site, nest architecture, provisioning, and development of immatures. Mature larva and pupa are described. The food source, Nama hispidum, is identified, and special adult features used in foraging and nest excavation are discussed. A brief note is also presented on the nesting behavior of females of H. (Carinapis) rhodocerata (Cockerell)"--P. [1].

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    Novitates (Latin for "new acquaintances"), published continuously and numbered consecutively since 1921, are short papers that contain descriptions of new forms and reports in zoology, paleontology, and geology. New numbers are published at irregular intervals.

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