Pollination of Australian Orchids by Trigona (Tetragona) Jurine Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Authors

P. B. Adams, University of Melbourne
T. Bartareau, James Cook University of North Queensland
K. L. Walker, Museum of Victoria

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Aust. Ent. Mag.

Volume

19

Publication Date

11-1-1992

First Page

97

Last Page

101

Abstract

Trigona bees are confirmed pollinators of five Australian species of Dendrobium Sw., two species of Cymbidium Sw., and Caladenia carnea R.Br. and are probable pollinators of other dendrobiums, a further Cymbidium species, and Sarcochilus R.Br. species in north-eastern Queensland. Trigona carbonaria Smith has been reported for several of these orchids, but a number of other trigona species, presently undescribed or unidentified, are important on pollination.

Recommended Citation

Adams, P. B.; Bartareau, T.; and Walker, K. L., "Pollination of Australian Orchids by Trigona (Tetragona) Jurine Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae)" (1992). A. Paper 27.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bee_lab_a/27