Comparison of the Sensitivity of Tetragonisca angustula (Apidae‐Meliponini) and Apis mellifera (Apidae‐Apini) to Three Insecticides (Malathion, Imidacloprid, and Fipronil) Used in Costa Rica
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DOI: 10.1002/etc.5587
Abstract: The decline of insect pollinators is a significant concern within the current biodiversity crisis. The paradox between the benefits that these animals represent to humans and the evidence of human activities driving their extinction calls… read more here.
Keywords: three insecticides; fipronil; apidae; bee ... See more keywords
Effects of native forest and human-modified land covers on the accumulation of toxic metals and metalloids in the tropical bee Tetragonisca angustula.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112147
Abstract: The intensive shift on land cover by anthropogenic activities have led to changes in natural habitats and environmental contamination, which can ultimately impact and threat biodiversity and ecosystem services, such as pollination. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: native forest; land; angustula; human modified ... See more keywords
Variation in wings shape of the common Neotropical stingless bee Tetragonisca angustula (Hymenoptera: Meliponini) across an urbanization gradient.
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DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202520241101
Abstract: Tetragonisca angustula bees are widely distributed throughout Brazil and nesting in various substrates, including urban areas. This study aims to investigate the environmental effects on wing morphometry in T. angustula bees along an urban gradient,… read more here.
Keywords: shape; angustula; gradient; tetragonisca angustula ... See more keywords