Description of a nest of Euglossa heterosticta from Peru, with taxonomic notes (Hymenoptera: Apidae)
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https://doi.org/10.17161/jom.v0i55.4963Keywords:
Apidae, Anthophila, Apoidea, Apinae, Euglossini, EuglossaAbstract
The nest of Euglossa (Euglossa) heterosticta Moure is described as the first aerial nest in the otherwise cavity-nesting purpurea-group. Associated adult males and females emerged from the nest permitting taxonomic notes to be provided for the heretofore unknown female of E. heterosticta.
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