W. EngelsPublished: June 23, 2009Genet. Mol. Res. 8 (2) : 738-743DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr039 Cite this Article:W. Engels (2009). The first record on Brazilian stingless bees published 450 years ago by Hans Staden. Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2): 738-743. https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr039 About the AuthorsW. Engels Corresponding authorW. EngelsE-mail: wolf.engels@uni-tuebingen.de ABSTRACT Only a few decades after 1492, when Christopher Columbus […]
Unsuccessful attacks dominate a drone-preying wasp’s hunting performance near stingless bee nests
D. Koedam, E. J. Slaa, J. C. Biesmeijer, P. Nogueira-NetoPublished: June 16, 2009Genet. Mol. Res. 8 (2) : 690-702DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr032 Cite this Article:D. Koedam, E.J. Slaa, J.C. Biesmeijer, P. Nogueira-Neto (2009). Unsuccessful attacks dominate a drone-preying wasp’s hunting performance near stingless bee nests. Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2): 690-702. https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr032 About the AuthorsD. Koedam,E. J. Slaa,J. […]
Interaction and behavior of virgin and physogastric queens in three Meliponini species (Hymenoptera, Apidae)
Morphometric and genetic changes in a population of Apis mellifera after 34 years of Africanization
T.M. Francoy, D. Wittmann,V. Steinhage, M. Drauschke, S. Müller, D.R. Cunha, A.M. Nascimento, V.L.C. Figueiredo, Z.L.P. Simões, D. De Jong, M.C. Arias, L.S. GonçalvesPublished: June 16, 2009Genet. Mol. Res. 8 (2) : 709-717DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr019 Cite this Article:T.M. Francoy, D. Wittmann, V. Steinhage, M. Drauschke, S. Müller, D.R. Cunha, A.M. Nascimento, V.L.C. Figueiredo, Z.L.P. Simões, D. […]
Sequential hygienic behavior in Carniolan honey bees (Apis mellifera carnica)
K.P. Gramacho, L.S. GonçalvesPublished: June 09, 2009Genet. Mol. Res. 8 (2) : 655-663DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr027 Cite this Article:K.P. Gramacho, L.S. Gonçalves (2009). Sequential hygienic behavior in Carniolan honey bees (Apis mellifera carnica). Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2): 655-663. https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr027 About the AuthorsK.P. Gramacho,L.S. Gonçalves Corresponding authorK.P. GramachoE-mail: gramacho.ssa@ftc.br; katholausa@hotmail.com ABSTRACT We examined the sequence, order or steps […]
Pollen foraging in colonies of Melipona bicolor (Apidae, Meliponini): effects of season, colony size and queen number
S.D. Hilário, V.L. Imperatriz-FonsecaPublished: June 09, 2009Genet. Mol. Res. 8 (2) : 664-671DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr029 Cite this Article:S.D. Hilário, V.L. Imperatriz-Fonseca (2009). Pollen foraging in colonies of Melipona bicolor (Apidae, Meliponini): effects of season, colony size and queen number. Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2): 664-671. https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr029 About the AuthorsS.D. Hilário,V.L. Imperatriz-Fonseca Corresponding authorS.D. Hilárioe-mail: sedilar@usp.br ABSTRACT We […]
Production of workers, queens and males in Plebeia remota colonies (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Meliponini), a stingless bee with reproductive diapause
D.A. Alves, V.L. Imperatriz-Fonseca, P.S. Santos-FilhoPublished: June 09, 2009Genet. Mol. Res. 8 (2) : 672-683DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr030 Cite this Article:D.A. Alves, V.L. Imperatriz-Fonseca, P.S. Santos-Filho (2009). Production of workers, queens and males in Plebeia remota colonies (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Meliponini), a stingless bee with reproductive diapause. Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2): 672-683. https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr030 About the AuthorsD.A. Alves,V.L. Imperatriz-Fonseca,P.S. […]
The impact of forest exploitation on Amazonian stingless bees (Apidae, Meliponini)
G.C. VenturieriPublished: June 09, 2009Genet. Mol. Res. 8 (2) : 684-689DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr031 Cite this Article:G.C. Venturieri (2009). The impact of forest exploitation on Amazonian stingless bees (Apidae, Meliponini). Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2): 684-689. https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr031 About the AuthorsG.C. Venturieri Corresponding authorG.C. VenturieriE-mail: giorgio@cpatu.embrapa.br ABSTRACT The protocols available to sustainably exploit natural forest resources are known as […]
Infestation by Pyemotes tritici (Acari, Pyemotidae) causes death of stingless bee colonies (Hymenoptera: Meliponina)
C. Menezes, A. Coletto-Silva, G.S. Gazeta, W.E. KerrPublished: June 02, 2009Genet. Mol. Res. 8 (2) : 630-634DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr021 Cite this Article:C. Menezes, A. Coletto-Silva, G.S. Gazeta, W.E. Kerr (2009). Infestation by Pyemotes tritici (Acari, Pyemotidae) causes death of stingless bee colonies (Hymenoptera: Meliponina). Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2): 630-634. https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr021 About the AuthorsC. Menezes,A. Coletto-Silva,G.S. Gazeta,W.E. […]
Effects of stingless bee and honey bee propolis on four species of bacteria
A.P. Farnesi, R. Aquino-Ferreira, D. De Jong, J.K. Bastos, A.E.E. SoaresPublished: June 02, 2009Genet. Mol. Res. 8 (2) : 635-640DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr023 Cite this Article:A.P. Farnesi, R. Aquino-Ferreira, D. De Jong, J.K. Bastos, A.E.E. Soares (2009). Effects of stingless bee and honey bee propolis on four species of bacteria. Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2): 635-640. https://doi.org/10.4238/vol8-2kerr023 About […]