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RESEARCH LITERATURE

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Foraging and Nesting Biology of the Bee Anthemurgus passiflorae (Hymenoptera: Apoidea), Descriptions of Its Immature Stages, and Observations on Its Floral Host (Passifloraceae)

Author(s): John L. Neff, Jerome G. Rozen Jr.

Month: May
Year: 1995

Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: American Museum Novitates
Journal Link: http://digitallibrary.amnh.org/handle/2246/3659
Issue: 3138
Pages: 19

Article Topic(s): Pollination, Wildlife
Research Setting(s): Field, Laboratory
Location: Austin, Texas

Species Referenced: Passiflora lutea (Yellow passionflower),

Abstract

The pollen-gathering habits of the oligolectic (and possibly monolectic) bee species, Anthemurgus passiflorae on Passiflora lutea and their function in pollination are described.

Suggested Citation

J. L. Neff and J. G. Rosen Jr. "Foraging and Nesting Biology of the Bee Anthemurgus passiflorae (Hymenoptera: Apoidea), Descriptions of Its Immature Stages, and Observations on Its Floral Host (Passifloraceae)." American Museum Novitates #3138 (1995): 1-20.

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ISSN: ISSN 0003-0082
Last Updated: 2016-04-04
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