Occurrence of multiple nest entrance in the stingless bee Tetragonula travancorica (Hymenoptera: Meliponini)

Authors

  • P. Faseeh
  • S. Shanas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v44i4.479

Abstract

Multiple nest entrance occurs in the stingless bee Tetragonula travancorica Shanas & Faseeh at a low frequency (2.3%). Different types of multiple nest entrances are described and its significance discussed.

Author Biographies

P. Faseeh

Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvanathapuram-695522, Kerala, India

S. Shanas

Regional Agricultural Research Station (Southern Zone), Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram 695522, Kerala, India

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Published

2020-02-10

How to Cite

Faseeh, P., & Shanas, S. (2020). Occurrence of multiple nest entrance in the stingless bee Tetragonula travancorica (Hymenoptera: Meliponini). ENTOMON, 44(4), 275–282. https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v44i4.479

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 4 (2019)

Section

Articles