A pioneering study on the biology and ethology of males of two species of Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera)
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Resumo: | Melipona males are an important link in the reproductive caste in hives and colonies of these stingless bees. In these they perform several functions, but the fundamental one is to contribute, in partnership with princesses, to the continuity of the species in the environments. Melipona eburnea Friese 1900 ("uruçu-beiço") has a geographical distribution in South America (including Brazil), while M. seminigra merrillae Cockerell, 1920 ("uruçu-boca-de-renda") is restricted to states, especially, in the Northern Region of Brazil. Both species are promising for Meliponiculture because of their productivity, ease of rearing and management. This observational study aimed to understand, under laboratory conditions, some biological and ethological aspects of males of these species. The original colonies were adapted to the observation box. Then hatched brood disks were obtained from these and placed in ideal temperature and humidity conditions. Immediately after hatching, males were marked on the thorax with coloured and numbered labels using non-toxic glue. They were then placed in the colonies and accepted by the other bees. Observations were made during the rainy season of 2003 (M. s. merrillae) and 2005 (M. eburnea), in the morning, between 07:00-09:00 h and between 10:00-12:00 h. The length of stay or longevity and survival of males in the colony was lower in M. eburnea and higher in M. s. merrillae. Survival curves were convex. Males of both species, after leaving the colonies, did not return. The ethe (behaviours) detected were classified into seven categories: body cleaning, immobility, mobility, incubation, cerumen work, trophallaxis and queen reverence. |
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A pioneering study on the biology and ethology of males of two species of Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera)Estudio pionero sobre la biología y etología de los machos de dos especies de Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera)Estudo pioneiro sobre a biologia e etologia de machos de duas espécies de Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera)Abelhas-sem-ferrãoMeliponaLongevidadeSobrevivênciaMachos.Stingless beesMeliponaLongevitySurvivalMales.Abejas sin aguijónMeliponaLongevidadSupervivenciaMachos.Melipona males are an important link in the reproductive caste in hives and colonies of these stingless bees. In these they perform several functions, but the fundamental one is to contribute, in partnership with princesses, to the continuity of the species in the environments. Melipona eburnea Friese 1900 ("uruçu-beiço") has a geographical distribution in South America (including Brazil), while M. seminigra merrillae Cockerell, 1920 ("uruçu-boca-de-renda") is restricted to states, especially, in the Northern Region of Brazil. Both species are promising for Meliponiculture because of their productivity, ease of rearing and management. This observational study aimed to understand, under laboratory conditions, some biological and ethological aspects of males of these species. The original colonies were adapted to the observation box. Then hatched brood disks were obtained from these and placed in ideal temperature and humidity conditions. Immediately after hatching, males were marked on the thorax with coloured and numbered labels using non-toxic glue. They were then placed in the colonies and accepted by the other bees. Observations were made during the rainy season of 2003 (M. s. merrillae) and 2005 (M. eburnea), in the morning, between 07:00-09:00 h and between 10:00-12:00 h. The length of stay or longevity and survival of males in the colony was lower in M. eburnea and higher in M. s. merrillae. Survival curves were convex. Males of both species, after leaving the colonies, did not return. The ethe (behaviours) detected were classified into seven categories: body cleaning, immobility, mobility, incubation, cerumen work, trophallaxis and queen reverence.Los machos de Melipona son eslabón importante de la casta reproductiva en colmenas y colonias de estas abejas sin aguijón. Eles cumplen varias funciones, pero la fundamental es contribuir, en colaboración con las princesas, a la continuidad de las especies en los entornos. Melipona eburnea Friese 1900 ("uruçu-beiço") muestra distribución geográfica en América del Sur (incluyendo Brasil), mientras que M. seminigra merrillae Cockerell, 1920 ("uruçu-boca-de-renda") está restringida (Región Norte de Brasil). Ambas especies prometen para la meliponicultura por su productividad, facilidad de cría y manejo. Este estudio observacional pretendió comprender, en laboratorio, aspectos biológicos y etológicos de machos de estas especies. Las colonias originales se adaptaron a la caja de observación. A continuación, se obtuvieron discos de cría casi eclosionados y se colocaron en condiciones ideales de temperatura y humedad. Después de la eclosión, los machos fueron marcados en el tórax con etiquetas coloreadas y numeradas con pegamento no tóxico. Luego, se pusieron en las colonias y fueron aceptados por las otras abejas. Las observaciones se realizaron durante la temporada de lluvias de 2003 (M. s. merrillae) y 2005 (M. eburnea), por la mañana, entre las 07:00-09:00 h y entre las 10:00-12:00 h. La duración de la longevidad y la supervivencia de los machos en las colonias fue menor en M. eburnea. Las curvas de supervivencia fueron convexas. Los machos de ambas especies, tras abandonar las colonias, no regresaron. Los ethos (comportamientos) detectados se clasificaron en: limpieza del cuerpo, inmovilidad, movilidad, incubación, trabajo con cerumen, trofalaxis y pleitesía a la reina.Os machos de Melipona constituem elo importante na casta reprodutora nas colmeias e colônias destas abelhas-sem-ferrão. Nestas eles desempenham várias funções, mas a fundamental é contribuir, em parceria com princesas, na continuidade da espécie nos ambientes. Melipona eburnea Friese 1900 (“uruçu-beiço”) apresenta distribuição geográfica (incluindo Brasil) na América do Sul enquanto que M. seminigra merrillae Cockerell, 1920 (“uruçu-boca-de-renda”) é restrita a estados, especialmente, da Região Norte do Brasil. Ambas as espécies são promissoras para a Meliponicultura pela produtividade, facilidade da sua criação e manejo. Este estudo observacional objetivou conhecer, em condições de laboratório, alguns aspectos biológicos e etológicos de machos destas espécies. As colônias originais foram adaptadas à caixa de observação. Depois discos de cria nascentes foram obtidos destas e colocados em condições ideais de temperatura e umidade relativa. Imediatamente ao nascimento, machos foram marcados no tórax, com etiquetas coloridas e numeradas, usando-se cola atóxica. Em seguida, colocados nas colônias e aceitos pelas outras abelhas. As observações foram feitas na época chuvosa de 2003 (M. s. merrillae) e 2005 (M. eburnea), pela manhã, entre as 07:00-09:00 h e entre as 10:00-12:00 h. O tempo de permanência ou longevidade e a sobrevivência dos machos na colônia foi menor em M. eburnea e maior em M. s. merrillae. As curvas de sobrevivência foram do tipo convexa. Os machos das duas espécies, após abandonarem as colônias, não retornaram. Os ethos (comportamentos) detectados, foram classificados em sete categorias: limpeza corporal, imobilidade, mobilidade, incubação, trabalho com cerume, trofalaxis e corte à rainha.Research, Society and Development2022-09-17info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/3439610.33448/rsd-v11i12.34396Research, Society and Development; Vol. 11 No. 12; e364111234396Research, Society and Development; Vol. 11 Núm. 12; e364111234396Research, Society and Development; v. 11 n. 12; e3641112343962525-3409reponame:Research, Society and Developmentinstname:Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)instacron:UNIFEIporhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/34396/29139Copyright (c) 2022 Norma Cecilia Rodriguez Bustamante; José Camilo Hurtado-Guerrero; Warwick Estevam Kerr; Gislene Almeida Carvalho-Zilsehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessBustamante, Norma Cecilia Rodriguez Hurtado-Guerrero, José Camilo Kerr, Warwick Estevam Carvalho-Zilse, Gislene Almeida2022-09-26T11:56:08Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/34396Revistahttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/indexPUBhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/oairsd.articles@gmail.com2525-34092525-3409opendoar:2024-01-17T09:49:42.721246Research, Society and Development - Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)false |
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A pioneering study on the biology and ethology of males of two species of Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera) Estudio pionero sobre la biología y etología de los machos de dos especies de Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera) Estudo pioneiro sobre a biologia e etologia de machos de duas espécies de Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera) |
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A pioneering study on the biology and ethology of males of two species of Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera) |
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A pioneering study on the biology and ethology of males of two species of Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera) Bustamante, Norma Cecilia Rodriguez Abelhas-sem-ferrão Melipona Longevidade Sobrevivência Machos. Stingless bees Melipona Longevity Survival Males. Abejas sin aguijón Melipona Longevidad Supervivencia Machos. |
title_short |
A pioneering study on the biology and ethology of males of two species of Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera) |
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A pioneering study on the biology and ethology of males of two species of Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera) |
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A pioneering study on the biology and ethology of males of two species of Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera) |
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A pioneering study on the biology and ethology of males of two species of Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera) |
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A pioneering study on the biology and ethology of males of two species of Melipona Illiger 1806 (Meliponini: Apidae: Hymenoptera) |
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Bustamante, Norma Cecilia Rodriguez |
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Bustamante, Norma Cecilia Rodriguez Hurtado-Guerrero, José Camilo Kerr, Warwick Estevam Carvalho-Zilse, Gislene Almeida |
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Hurtado-Guerrero, José Camilo Kerr, Warwick Estevam Carvalho-Zilse, Gislene Almeida |
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Bustamante, Norma Cecilia Rodriguez Hurtado-Guerrero, José Camilo Kerr, Warwick Estevam Carvalho-Zilse, Gislene Almeida |
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Abelhas-sem-ferrão Melipona Longevidade Sobrevivência Machos. Stingless bees Melipona Longevity Survival Males. Abejas sin aguijón Melipona Longevidad Supervivencia Machos. |
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Abelhas-sem-ferrão Melipona Longevidade Sobrevivência Machos. Stingless bees Melipona Longevity Survival Males. Abejas sin aguijón Melipona Longevidad Supervivencia Machos. |
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Melipona males are an important link in the reproductive caste in hives and colonies of these stingless bees. In these they perform several functions, but the fundamental one is to contribute, in partnership with princesses, to the continuity of the species in the environments. Melipona eburnea Friese 1900 ("uruçu-beiço") has a geographical distribution in South America (including Brazil), while M. seminigra merrillae Cockerell, 1920 ("uruçu-boca-de-renda") is restricted to states, especially, in the Northern Region of Brazil. Both species are promising for Meliponiculture because of their productivity, ease of rearing and management. This observational study aimed to understand, under laboratory conditions, some biological and ethological aspects of males of these species. The original colonies were adapted to the observation box. Then hatched brood disks were obtained from these and placed in ideal temperature and humidity conditions. Immediately after hatching, males were marked on the thorax with coloured and numbered labels using non-toxic glue. They were then placed in the colonies and accepted by the other bees. Observations were made during the rainy season of 2003 (M. s. merrillae) and 2005 (M. eburnea), in the morning, between 07:00-09:00 h and between 10:00-12:00 h. The length of stay or longevity and survival of males in the colony was lower in M. eburnea and higher in M. s. merrillae. Survival curves were convex. Males of both species, after leaving the colonies, did not return. The ethe (behaviours) detected were classified into seven categories: body cleaning, immobility, mobility, incubation, cerumen work, trophallaxis and queen reverence. |
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