Life cycle of Melittobia acasta (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) using Megachile rotundata (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) as a host
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DOI: 10.1093/aesa/saad011
Abstract: Megachile rotundata F. is the primary commercial pollinator for alfalfa seed production in North America. Managed M. rotundata populations are susceptible to several mortality factors including attack by parasitoids. One such parasitoid, Melittobia acasta Walker,… read more here.
Keywords: hymenoptera; megachile rotundata; life cycle; temperature ... See more keywords
Microclimate Temperatures Impact Nesting Preference in Megachile rotundata (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvaa012
Abstract: Abstract The temperature of the nest influences fitness in cavity-nesting bees. Females may choose nest cavities that mitigate their offspring's exposure to stressful temperatures.This study aims to understand how cavity temperature impacts the nesting preference… read more here.
Keywords: cavity; megachile rotundata; nesting preference; temperature ... See more keywords
Melittobia acasta (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) female longevity and life stage-dependent parasitism using commercially managed Megachile rotundata (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) as hosts.
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DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/iead031
Abstract: Melittobia acasta Walker is one among other hymenopterous parasitoids of Megachile rotundata F. Commercial M. rotundata populations are employed to pollinate North American alfalfa for seed production. This wasp can be prolific when using M.… read more here.
Keywords: longevity; melittobia acasta; hymenoptera; megachile rotundata ... See more keywords
Cues for cavity nesters: investigating relevant zeitgebers for emerging leafcutting bees, Megachile rotundata
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.175406
Abstract: ABSTRACT Photoperiod is considered the universal zeitgeber, regulating physiological processes in numerous animals. However, for animals in light-restricted habitats (e.g. burrows or cavities), thermoperiod may be a more important cue. Our study tested this hypothesis… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; cues cavity; brood cell; cue ... See more keywords