Differences of the Daily Flight Activity Rhythm in two Neotropical Stingless Bees (Hymenoptera, Apidae)

Sociobiology

Monique Sian Gouw¹  Miriam Gimenes¹ 

[1] Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana

关键词: Biological rhythm;    Meliponini;    Melipona scutellaris;    Frieseomelitta doederleini;   

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来源: Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Brazil

【 摘 要 】

Stingless bees are mainly tropical and subtropical, eusocial bees and perform activities that are both internal and external to the nest. This study aims to investigate and compare the daily flight activities ofMelipona scutellarisLatreille andFrieseomelitta doederleini(Friese). The daily flight activities of the two Meliponini species was regular for both initial and final activities and for preferential time of activity throughout the months, which may indicate the presence of a biological rhythm synchronized by the daily light-dark cycle. Temperature, light intensity and relative humidity probably influenced the rhythms of activity during the day, in a way that may act as a modulator of bee rhythms.M. scutellaris  was the larger and darker bees and showed earlier activities and in lower temperatures when compared toF. doederleini , which were smaller bees.

【 授权许可】

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