Double Generations of Bombus jonellus subborealis Rich. (Hym. Apidae) in an Arctic Summer
Abstract Evidence is presented to show that Bombus jonellus subborealis Rich. initiated second generation colonies in the same season in arctic Norway. The observations are discussed in relation to the success of these nests in producing late sexual brood; and the maintenance of this opportunistic b...
Published in: | Insect Systematics & Evolution |
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Brill
1973
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Summary: | Abstract Evidence is presented to show that Bombus jonellus subborealis Rich. initiated second generation colonies in the same season in arctic Norway. The observations are discussed in relation to the success of these nests in producing late sexual brood; and the maintenance of this opportunistic behaviour in the population. |
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