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Fig. 10 in Nests, Petal Usage, Floral Preferences, and Immatures of Osmia (Ozbekosmia) avosetta (Megachilidae: Megachilinae: Osmiini), Including Biological Comparisons with Other Osmiine Bees
Fig. 10. Female of Osmia avosetta with a petal in its mandibles approaching nest entrance (photo J.S. Ascher). Figures 11–15. Cells of Osmia avosetta. 11. Open cell, side view. 12. Close-up of neck of same, showing sequence of plating of petals. 13. Closed cell, side view. 14. Top of same showing inward folded petals of outer envelope. 15. Same cell, now with top of outer envelope removed revealing soil closure and soil lining, and some inner petal lining where soil lining removed (arrow). (Photos J.G. Rozen).
Fig. 4. A in First record of the nesting biology of the red-vented barbet, Megalaima lagrandieri (Aves: Piciformes: Megalaimidae), an Indochinese endemic
Fig. 4. A, Parent red-vented barbet on the nesting hole. B–F, with different food items: B, lizard Bronchocela smaragdina; C, figs; D, fruit of Knema sp.; E, bush cricket Zabalius sp.; and F, cicada.
Fig. 3 in First record of the nesting biology of the red-vented barbet, Megalaima lagrandieri (Aves: Piciformes: Megalaimidae), an Indochinese endemic
Fig. 3. Frequency of parental feeding visits during the early nestling period (average for seven days of observation, from 2nd to 13th day of feeding) in the red-vented barbet.
Fig. 1 in First record of the nesting biology of the red-vented barbet, Megalaima lagrandieri (Aves: Piciformes: Megalaimidae), an Indochinese endemic
Fig. 1. Longitudinal and transversal sections of the nest of the redvented barbet. All distances are given in millimetres (mm). "A" stands for the level of the transversal section.
FIGURES 17–21 in The Bee Svastra sabinensis: Nesting Biology, Mature Oocyte, Postdefecating Larva, and Association with Triepeolus penicilliferus (Apidae: Apinae: Eucerini and Nomadinae: Epeolini)
FIGURES 17–21. Macrophotographs of right mandible (with setae on outer edge accidentally removed), in 17. dorsal, 18. inner, 19. ventral views, respectively, 20, 21. Macrophotographs of spiracle of cleared specimen, showing fine spicules, pigmentation, and shallow atrium, in 20. outer and 21. side views, respectively.
FIGURES 10–14. 10 in The Bee Svastra sabinensis: Nesting Biology, Mature Oocyte, Postdefecating Larva, and Association with Triepeolus penicilliferus (Apidae: Apinae: Eucerini and Nomadinae: Epeolini)
FIGURES 10–14. 10. SEM image of front end of oocyte of Svastra s. sabinensis showing position of micropyle (arrow). 11. Same, close-up of developing micropyle. 12–14. SEM images of cocoon fabric. 12. Cocoon wall, showing lack of fenestration in fabric. 13. Cocoon disc, inner view, showing ample passageways through dense fibers. 14. Same, close-up of cut edge.
FIGURES 1–7 in The Bee Svastra sabinensis: Nesting Biology, Mature Oocyte, Postdefecating Larva, and Association with Triepeolus penicilliferus (Apidae: Apinae: Eucerini and Nomadinae: Epeolini)
FIGURES 1–7. Nesting site of Svastra s. sabinensis at 4 miles east of Willcox, Cochise Co., AZ. 1. Habitat picture showing B. Lawley at the nest. 2. Nest entrance (arrow) above pen when first discovered. 3. Students of Bee Course 2015 examining second nest entrance with first entrance identified by arrow. 4. Females emerging from nest entrance (photo by P. Muniz). 5. Partly exposed upper 15 cm of nest tunnel into which a slender straw had been inserted. 6. The author excavating the nest on the third day. 7. Inner surface of cell closure, showing spiral configuration.
FIGURE 35 in The Chilean Bees Xeromelissa nortina and X. sielfeldi: Their Nesting Biologies and Immature Stages, Including Biological Notes on X. rozeni (Colletidae: Xeromelissinae)
FIGURE 35. Macrophotograph of pupa of Xeromelissa sielfeldi, lateral view. Arrows point to downwarddirected posterior margins of the metasomal sterna.
FIGURES 32–34 in The Chilean Bees Xeromelissa nortina and X. sielfeldi: Their Nesting Biologies and Immature Stages, Including Biological Notes on X. rozeni (Colletidae: Xeromelissinae)
FIGURES 32–34. Diagrams of immatures of Xeromelissa sielfeldi. 32. Egg, side view, anterior end up. 33. Predefecating larva, lateral view. 34. Head of same, lateral view.
FIGURES 17–20 in The Chilean Bees Xeromelissa nortina and X. sielfeldi: Their Nesting Biologies and Immature Stages, Including Biological Notes on X. rozeni (Colletidae: Xeromelissinae)
FIGURES 17–20. At Quebrada San Andreas at Puquios, Atacama Province, Chile, in 1971, at the time when Xeromelissa sielfeldi and X. rozeni were flying there and nests of the former were collected. 17. View of habitat with Luis Peña standing, lower left, and large patch of blooming Nolana, lower right, behind Peña. 18. Pieces of twigs containing nests of X. sielfeldi. 19. Twig split open to reveal lined cells containing live immatures of X. sielfeldi, with remnants of Acmaeodera frass on outer surface of linings (arrows). 20. Entrance to nest opening in twig revealing netlike closure.
FIGURES 6–11 in The Chilean Bees Xeromelissa nortina and X. sielfeldi: Their Nesting Biologies and Immature Stages, Including Biological Notes on X. rozeni (Colletidae: Xeromelissinae)
FIGURES 6–11. SEM micrographs of postdefecating larva of Xeromelissa nortina. 6. Entire larva, lateral view. 7. Same, dorsal view. 8. Close-up of midbody segments showing transverse and lateral tubercles and position of spiracles, lateral view. 9. Rear of larva, posterior view. 10. Spiracle of abdominal segment 7 showing lack of atrial rim. 11. Undersurface of front part of head, ventral view. Abbreviation: AS, abdominal segment(s).
FIGURE 1 in The Chilean Bees Xeromelissa nortina and X. sielfeldi: Their Nesting Biologies and Immature Stages, Including Biological Notes on X. rozeni (Colletidae: Xeromelissinae)
FIGURE 1. Laurence Packer at nesting area of Xeromelissa nortina at Region II: El Loa Prov.: Aguas Blancas, -23.2670 -67.9830, Chile, elevation: 2540 m. All nests were recovered from dead dry twigs and stems on the ground, such as those on the foreground, left side (arrows). The food source, locally termed rica-rica, can be seen growing behind Packer in the midbackground. FIGURE 2. Nest consisting of a cell series of X. nortina in the central pith channel of a large twig (diameter 16 mm) of Baccharis from that nesting area.
FIGURE 5 in The Chilean Bees Xeromelissa nortina and X. sielfeldi: Their Nesting Biologies and Immature Stages, Including Biological Notes on X. rozeni (Colletidae: Xeromelissinae)
FIGURE 5. Macrophotograph of postdefecating larva of Xeromelissa nortina, lateral view, head to left.
FIGURES 3, 4 in The Chilean Bees Xeromelissa nortina and X. sielfeldi: Their Nesting Biologies and Immature Stages, Including Biological Notes on X. rozeni (Colletidae: Xeromelissinae)
FIGURES 3, 4. SEM micrographs of the cell lining of Xeromelissa nortina. 3. Circular closure end (a) with piece of lining wall, right (b), and second layer of folded closure (c) behind, all showing smooth, nonporous texture of surfaces. 4. Close-up of lining identified in figure 3 showing overlapping surfaces through which air exchange (arrows) may take place.
FIGURES 14–16 in The Chilean Bees Xeromelissa nortina and X. sielfeldi: Their Nesting Biologies and Immature Stages, Including Biological Notes on X. rozeni (Colletidae: Xeromelissinae)
FIGURES 14–16. Microphotographs of right mandible of Xeromelissa nortina. 14. Ventral view, showing strong apical curvature. 15. Entire mandible with base of mandible in maximum profile, approximate inner view. Mandibular apex is thin and strongly scoop shaped (apicad of line a). 16. Curved apex in maximum profile, approximate inner view.
FIGURES 12, 13 in The Chilean Bees Xeromelissa nortina and X. sielfeldi: Their Nesting Biologies and Immature Stages, Including Biological Notes on X. rozeni (Colletidae: Xeromelissinae)
FIGURES 12, 13. Diagrams of head of postdefecating larva of Xeromelissa nortina, front and lateral views, respectively. In frontal view internal head ridges depicted on left side by dashed lines. Abbreviation: ATP, anterior tentorial pit. Arrows indicate tubercles (see text).
FIGURE 24 in The Chilean Bees Xeromelissa nortina and X. sielfeldi: Their Nesting Biologies and Immature Stages, Including Biological Notes on X. rozeni (Colletidae: Xeromelissinae)
FIGURE 24. Close-up of three terminal segments of maxillary palpus of Xeromelissa rozeni. FIGURE 25. Close-up of maxillary palpus of Xeromelissa sielfeldi. FIGURES 26–31. 26. Blossom of Nolana, lateral view, showing deep corolla. 27. Blossom of Nolana containing foraging adult presumably of X. rozeni in corolla. 28. Same, but with male X. rozeni, covered with pollen about to depart. 29. Blossom of Nolana with part of corolla showing recently killed female of X. sielfeldi with head at darkly bruised attachment (arrow) at base of filament. 30. Same, another example (arrow). 31. Male of X. sielfeldi in blossom of Nolana.
FIGURES 21–23 in The Chilean Bees Xeromelissa nortina and X. sielfeldi: Their Nesting Biologies and Immature Stages, Including Biological Notes on X. rozeni (Colletidae: Xeromelissinae)
FIGURES 21–23. Macrophotographs of adult of Xeromelissa rozeni, showing projecting lower part of head with elongate labium, maxilla, and maxillary palpus. 21. Entire body, lateral view, demonstrating extreme length of labiomaxillary region relative to body length. 22. Head and labiomaxillary region, close-up, dorsal view. Note pebble accidentally trapped near base of paired maxillary palpi. 23. Labiomaxillary apex, close-up, dorsal view, with right galea covering glossa.
FIGURES 20–26 in Nesting biology and immature stages of the panurgine bee genera Rhophitulus and Cephalurgus (Apoidea: Andrenidae: Protandrenini)
FIGURES 20–26. Macrophotograph and SEM micrographs of the predefecating larva of Rhophitulus mimus. 20. Macrophotograph of abdominal segment 3 of larva coated with gold/palladium in preparation of SEM examination showing bright reflections of sclerotized parts and satiny sheen of minutely wrinkled membranous areas. 21–26. SEM micrographs of same specimen: 21. Head, frontal view; atp = anterior tentorial pit. 22. Close-up of membrane identified by rectangle in figure 21, demonstrating linear series of fine spicules. 23. Midsection of body of predefecating larva, lateral view identifying abdominal segment 3. 24. Lateral lobe of abdominal segment 3. 25. Close-up of rectangle in figure 24 demonstrating differences in texture of wavy surface texture of lobe and wrinkled integument anterior to it. 26. Close-up of spiculate integument of lateral pronotal lobe.
FIGURES 11–19 in Nesting biology and immature stages of the panurgine bee genera Rhophitulus and Cephalurgus (Apoidea: Andrenidae: Protandrenini)
FIGURES 11–19. SEM micrographs of postdefecating larva of Rhophitulus xenopalpus. 11, 12. Head, frontal and approximate lateral views, respectively; atp = anterior tentorial pit. 13. Entire larva, lateral view. 14. Abdominal segments 3–5 of another larva, lateral view, demonstrating pronounced dorsal sclerites mounting paired dorsal tubercle. 15. Posterior end, showing paired low dorsal swelling on T10, posterior view. 16. Abdominal segment 3, left side, demonstrating apical texture of paired dorsal tubercle and distinction between the integument of transverse sclerotic bands and wrinkled membranous integument separating bands of one segment from those of preceding and following segments. 17. Close up of rectangle of figure 16 demonstrating texture of wrinkled membranous area and firmer smooth area. 18. Close up of lateral lobe and surrounding area of abdominal lobe of abdominal segment 3. 19. Spiracle of abdominal segment 8, demonstrating lack of raised atrial rim.
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