Figs. 25–28 in Eggs, Ovariole Numbers, and Modes of Parasitism of Cleptoparasitic Bees, with Emphasis on Neotropical Species (Hymenoptera: Apoidea)

Figs. 25–28. SEM micrographs of mature oocyte of Leiopodus trochantericus. 25. Entire late­stage oocyte (except for posterior tip), dorsolateral view; note uneven dorsal chorion behind operculum. 26. Posterior part of early­stage oocyte, dorsolateral view, with dorsal chorion nearly smooth and strong polygonal pattern at posterior end. 27. Intermediate­stage mature oocyte, nearly dorsal view, with dorsal chorion becoming uneven. 28. Close­up of micropylar area identified by rectangle in fig. 27.