Abelhas nativas versus Apis mellifera Linnaeus, espécie exótica (Hymenoptera: Apidae) / Native bees versus Apis mellifera Linnaeus, exotic species (Hymenoptera: Apidae)
Biosci. j. (Online)
; 23(supl.1): 58-62, nov. 2007. ilus
Article
in Pt
| LILACS
| ID: lil-566715
Responsible library:
BR396.3
RESUMO
Este trabalho relata o comportamento agressivo de algumas espécies de abelhas nativas sobre Apis mellifera (espécie introduzida) durante visita as flores de plantas cultivadas no sul de Santa Catarina. Três espécies de Halictidae e Trigona spinipes atacam as abelhas do mel expulsando-as das flores de abóbora (Cucurbita maxima) ou investindo e perseguindo as antes de pousarem nas flores de brócolis (Brassica oleracea). Discute-se a disputa por recursos e a presença de A. mellifera no continente americano.
ABSTRACT
This work report the aggressive behavior of some native bees over Apis mellifera (exotic species) during the visit to flowers of cultivated plants in southern Santa Catarina. Three Halictidae species and Trigona spinipes attack the honeybee expelling them from the pumpkin flowers (Cucurbita maxima) and beating up or pursuing them before landing on flowers of broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The competition for resource and the presence of A. mellifera in the American continent are discussed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Plants
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Vegetables
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Bees
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Honey
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Hymenoptera
Limits:
Animals
Language:
Pt
Journal:
Biosci. j. (Online)
Journal subject:
Agricultura
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Disciplinas das Cincias Biol¢gicas
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Pesquisa Interdisciplinar
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Brazil