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Are orchid bees at risk? First comparative survey suggests declining populations of forest-dependent species / As abelhas-das-orquideas estao ameacadas? Primeiro levantamento comparativo sugere populacoes em declinio das especies dependentes de ambientes florestais
Brazilian Journal of Biology; Nemesio, A.
Affiliation
  • Nemesio, A; Universidade Federal de Uberlandia UFU. Instituto de Biologia. Uberlandia. BR
Braz. j. biol ; 73(2): 367-374, maio 2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-680020
Responsible library: BR1.1
ABSTRACT
The two largest Atlantic Forest remnants in the state of Espírito Santo, eastern Brazil, namely ‘Reserva Biológica de Sooretama' (REBIO Sooretama) and ‘Reserva Natural Vale' (RNV), were surveyed for their orchid-bee faunas. Seventeen scent baits were used to attract orchid-bee males. Three-thousand, two hundred and twenty-five males belonging to 24 species were actively collected with insect nets during 100 hours in March, April and December, 2009. In comparison with a previous study in the same area twelve years before, it is evident that the abundance of all forest-dependent orchid bees analysed declined around 50%, and it was statistically significant (P = 0.022) for Euglossa marianae Nemésio, 2011, the most sensitive to anthropogenic disturbances of all Atlantic Forest orchid bees. On the other hand, the abundance of populations of species tolerant to open or disturbed areas rose. Possible explanations are discussed.
RESUMO
Os dois maiores remanescentes de Mata Atlântica no Estado do Espírito Santo, leste do Brasil, precisamente a Reserva Biológica de Sooretama (REBIO Sooretama) e a Reserva Natural Vale (RNV), tiveram suas faunas de abelhas-das-orquídeas amostradas. Dezessete iscas atrativas a machos de abelhas-das-orquídeas foram utilizadas. Um número de 3.225 machos, pertencentes a 24 espécies, foi ativamente coletado, com o auxílio de redes entomológicas, durante 100 horas, em março, abril e dezembro de 2009. Uma comparação com um estudo prévio realizado na mesma área 12 anos antes revelou que a abundância relativa das populações de abelhas dependentes de ambientes florestais declinou em torno de 50%. Tal declínio foi estatisticamente significante (P = 0,022) para pelo menos uma espécie, Euglossa marianae Nemésio, 2011, a espécie mais sensível a perturbações antrópicas. Por outro lado, a abundância relativa das populações de espécies tolerantes às áreas abertas ou perturbadas aumentou. Possíveis explicações são discutidas.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil Database: LILACS Main subject: Trees / Bees / Ecosystem / Conservation of Natural Resources Type of study: Etiology study / Risk factors Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. j. biol Journal subject: Biology Year: 2013 Document type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Uberlandia UFU/BR

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil Database: LILACS Main subject: Trees / Bees / Ecosystem / Conservation of Natural Resources Type of study: Etiology study / Risk factors Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. j. biol Journal subject: Biology Year: 2013 Document type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Uberlandia UFU/BR
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