Biology of the bee genus Conanthalictus (Halictidae, Dufoureinae). American Museum novitates ; no. 2602

Abstract

"The following details of the nesting biology of Conanthalictus (Sphecodosoma) dicksoni Timberlake and C.(C.) conanthi (Cockerell) are given and where possible are compared and contrasted with the biologies of Dufourea and the other dufoureines: choice of nesting site, number of females to a nest, nest description, pollen plant preference, provisioning habits, appearance of eggs and larvae, feeding activities of larvae, cocoon construction and appearance, number of generations per year, adult activities, and nest associates. The Dufoureinae appears to be a homogeneous and distinctive taxon in terms of its nesting habits"--P. [1].