Exploitation of <i>Strobilanthes ixiocephala</i> (Acanthaceae) flower buds by bees

Floral larceny by bees has been studied mostly in open flowers although it is also experienced in buds. Until now, only few studies have recorded larceny of unopened flowers. In this study, we present behavioural observations of Apis and non-Apis bees exploiting Strobilanthes ixiocephala (Acanthacea...

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Main Authors: Priyanka A Ambavane, Nikhil P More, Renee M. Borges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Enviroquest Ltd. 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Pollination Ecology
Online Access:https://pollinationecology.org/index.php/jpe/article/view/619