The use of root plates for nesting sites by Anthophora abrupta (Hymenoptera: Apidae) may be common within forested habitats

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  • Authors: Campbell, Joshua W.; Viguiera, Cynthia C.; Viguiera, Patrick; Hartgerink, John E.; Greenberg, Cathryn H.
  • Publication Year: 2017
  • Publication Series: Scientific Journal (JRNL)
  • Source: Florida Entomologist
  • DOI: 10.1653/024.100.0214

Abstract

This is the first reported use of root plates by Anthophora abrupta Say (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Previous reported nesting sites were vertical riverbanks and several man-made clay structures. Root plates in forested habitats may be the preferred nesting site for A. abrupta.

  • Citation: Campbell, Joshua W.; Viguiera, Cynthia C.; Viguiera, Patrick; Hartgerink, John E.; Greenberg, Cathryn H. 2017. The use of root plates for nesting sites by Anthophora abrupta (Hymenoptera: Apidae) may be common within forested habitats . Florida Entomologist. 100(2): 488-490. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.100.0214.
  • Keywords: Anthophora abrupta, root plate, root wad, bee nest, forest
  • Posted Date: October 4, 2017
  • Modified Date: October 4, 2017

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