Claim · model-written summary
C. xanthomelaena obtained floral oil from Krameria sp.
Verbatim
e0“C. xanthomelaena also interacted with Angelonia cornigera and Krameria sp. to obtain this resource.”
Title
Herbeson O. J. Martins; Marcos C. Dórea; Vinina S. Ferreira; et al. Frontiers in Bee Science 2024. doi:10.3389/frbee.2024.1383589
Other claims from this paper (9)
- Association Chamaecrista made up over half the larval diet of both bee species.
- Observation C. xanthomelaena pollen loads had greater pollen-type diversity.
- Observation Rhaphiodon echinus was a constant nectar source for C. xanthomelaena.
- Observation C. perforator collected nectar from Cenostigma microphyllum.
- Observation C. perforator collected nectar from Tabebuia aurea.
- Observation Malpighia emarginata was the main floral-oil source for both species.
- Observation C. xanthomelaena obtained floral oil from Angelonia cornigera.
- Observation Bee trophic niche similarity was 57% for pollen loads.
- Observation Bee trophic niche similarity was 46% for larval provision.
