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Biological notes on nesting biology, development and natural enemies of Braunsapis mixta, a pollinator of cashew

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Title Biological notes on nesting biology, development and natural enemies of Braunsapis mixta, a pollinator of cashew
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Creator K. Vanitha
Ankita Gupta
Venkatesan Thiruvengadam
Arati Pannure
Ashika Thotambailu Raghavendra
 
Subject Apidae
allodapine
social insect
eusocial
stem nesting
nest protection
 
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Native bees play a vital role in the pollination of different flora in an ecosystem. But the natural
history of most native bee species is unknown, and knowledge about natural history
helps in understanding their social evolution, and further protecting and conserving the bee
species. Braunsapis mixta (Smith) is a common stem-nesting bee and a widespread endemic
species of Southern Asia. This study aimed to record the nesting biology, development and
natural enemies of B. mixta, which is an important pollinator of cashew. Nests of B. mixta
were found in the dried sticks and pruned cut ends of cashew stems. A total of 442 nests
were collected, of which 64% of the active nests were single-adult nests and 20% were of
two adults. Eggs were found at the interior end, followed by larvae at varied developmental
stages and pupae. The maximum number of nest occupants in a nest was 41, in which four
were adults and a maximum of 11 adults were recorded in a single nest. The maximum
number of females found in a nest was nine. A significant positive correlation was obtained
between the number of adults and their immature stages. Egg production and brood maturation
occurred throughout the year. The mean incubation period of eggs was 5.32 days.
Rearing of larvae could not be achieved in the laboratory. The pupal period lasted for
11–14 days. The parasitoids recorded on B. mixta include Neochalcis breviceps and Diomorus
nr. indicus.
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Date 2022-11-09T04:51:29Z
2022-11-09T04:51:29Z
2022-03-01
 
Type Research Paper
 
Identifier Vanitha Kaliaperumal, Ankita Gupta, Venkatesan Thiruvengadam, Arati Pannure & Ashika Thotambailu Raghavendra (2022): Biological notes on nesting biology, development and natural enemies of Braunsapis mixta, a pollinator of cashew, Journal of Apicultural Research, DOI: 10.1080/00218839.2022.2028965
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/74904
 
Language English
 
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Publisher Taylor and Francis