Reproductive potential and nesting effects of Osmia rufa (syn. bicornis) female (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)
The red mason bee Osmia rufa is a solitary bee belonging to the family Megachilidae, and is prone to nest in aggregations. Each female builds a nest separately in pre-existing cavities such as holes in wood and walls or empty plant stems. This is done by successively setting the cells in a linear se...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2016-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Apicultural Science |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/jas-2016-0003 |