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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Main Authors: Sandra J. Simon, Ken Keefover‐Ring, Yong‐Lak Park, Gina Wimp, Julianne Grady, Stephen P. DiFazio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-05-01
Series:Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.7369