Characterization of Salix nigra floral insect community and activity of three native Andrena bees
Abstract Salix nigra (black willow) is a widespread tree that hosts many species of polylectic hymenopterans and oligolectic bees of the genus Andrena. The early flowering of S. nigra makes it an important nutritive resource for arthropods emerging from hibernation. However, since S. nigra is dioeci...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-05-01
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Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.7369 |