Relocation of Nesting Populations ofMegachile Rotundata, an Important Pollinator of Alfalfa
作者:
OsgoodCharles E.,
期刊:
Journal of Apicultural Research
(Taylor Available online 1974)
卷期:
Volume 13,
issue 1
页码: 67-73
ISSN:0021-8839
年代: 1974
DOI:10.1080/00218839.1974.11099761
出版商: Taylor&Francis
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
SummaryPopulation losses following relocation of nesting femaleMegachile rotundata, were studied under a variety of environmental conditions. Heavy losses (over 50%) occurred when bees were moved: from nesting sites with many prominent landmarks into alfalfa fields with few landmarks; from fields with abundant foraging blossoms into fields with little bloom; and when strong winds prevailed (over 48 km/h).Losses were much lower when bees were moved: with their original shelters, and into areas similar in landmark composition to the original nesting sites; with their original shelters through only a short distance (100 m); after conditioning to a coloured shelter before a short-distance move; into areas with sufficient bloom to maintain themselves; during periods of low wind speed (under 16 km/h).These results form the basis for recommendations for the commercial transfer of this leaf-cutter bee for alfalfa pollination.
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