Effects of developmental state on low-temperature physiology of the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata
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DOI: 10.1017/s0007485321001103
Abstract: Abstract The success of agriculture relies on healthy bees to pollinate crops. Commercially managed pollinators are often kept under temperature-controlled conditions to better control development and optimize field performance. One such pollinator, the alfalfa leafcutting… read more here.
Keywords: alfalfa leafcutting; development; leafcutting bee; physiology ... 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