Observations on the behavior of male Bombus sonorus (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Males of the bumblebee Bombus sonorus were found congregating at a nest site, presumably awaiting the emergence of virgin gynes. Males were uniquely marked and were observed over a 12 day period. Individual males differed consistently in either their temporal occurrence or their perching distances f...

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Published in:Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society 1987-10, Vol.60 (4), p.541-548
Main Authors: Villalobos, Ethel M., Shelly, Todd E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
abeille
abejas
aggressive behaviour
Animal ethology
Animal nesting
Bees
Biological and medical sciences
Bumblebees
comportamiento agresivo
comportement agressif
Entomology
espacement
espaciamiento
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Insect behavior
Insect colonies
Insect nests
Male animals
Mating behavior
Protozoa. Invertebrata
Queen insects
spacing
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Summary:Males of the bumblebee Bombus sonorus were found congregating at a nest site, presumably awaiting the emergence of virgin gynes. Males were uniquely marked and were observed over a 12 day period. Individual males differed consistently in either their temporal occurrence or their perching distances from the nest. Aggressive interactions were frequent and were an important determinant of male attendance and spacing at the nest.
ISSN:0022-8567
1937-2353