A taxonomic key to mature larvae of cleptoparasitic bees (Hymenoptera, Apoidea). American Museum novitates ; no. 3309
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2001
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New York, NY : American Museum of Natural History
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A taxonomic key is presented for the identification of mature larvae of cleptoparasitic bees to family, subfamily, tribe, and genus/subgenus. A total of 39 genera/subgenera are treated. All taxonomically important characters are illustrated. A table cites references to mature larvae described since the appearance of 'A catalog and review of immature Apoidea (Hymenoptera)' (R.J. McGinley, 1989, Smithson. Contrib. Zool. 494: 24 pp.). Other tables list the known or strongly suspected cleptoparasite/host associations at the tribal, subfamilial, and familial levels. A final table lists the genera/subgenera of cleptoparasitic bees whose mature larvae have yet to be found and studied.
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27 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 24-26) and index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 24-26) and index.
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