Trap-nests used by Centris (Heterocentris) terminata Smith (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Centridini) at secondary Atlantic Forest fragments, in Salvador, Bahia State

• Published in: Neotropical entomology Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 239 - 246
• Main Authors: Drummont, Patrícia, Silva, Fabiana O da, Viana, Blandina F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Netherlands 01.05.2008
• Subjects: Animals; Apidae; Bees - growth & development; Brazil; Centris; Coelioxys; Coleoptera; Female; Hymenoptera; Male; Megachilidae; Meloidae; Nesting Behavior; Population Density; Seasons; Sex Ratio; Time Factors; Brazil

Ninety-five nests of Centris (Heterocentris) terminata Smith were collected in trap-nests, during November/2001 and January/2003, at two fragments (PZGV e CFO-UFBA) of secondary Atlantic Forest, in Salvador, Bahia State (13 degrees 01' W e 38 degrees 30' S). The highest nest frequencies oc...