Reproduction of the red mason solitary bee Osmia rufa (syn. Osmia bicornis) (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) in various habitats
Osmia rufa L. (Osmia bicornis L.) is a species of a solitary bee, which pollinates many wild and cultivated plants. A total of 900 cocoons containing mature individuals of Osmia rufa L. (450 females and 450 males of a known weight), were placed in each of four habitats (orchard, mixed forest, hay me...
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2015-01-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201501-0012_Reproduction_of_the_red_mason_solitary_bee_Osmia_rufa_syn_Osmia_bicornis_Hymenoptera_Megachilidae_in_vari.php |