Studies on an Unusually Large Nest of Bombus terrestris (L.) (Hymenoptera, Apidae) Transferred to an Observation Box

Authors

R. A. Cumber

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

New Zealand Journal of Science

Volume

6

Issue

1

Publisher

Entomological Research Station

Publication Date

3-1-1963

First Page

66

Last Page

74

Abstract

An unusually large nest of Bombus terrestris (L.) comprising some 600-800 individuals was taken at Palmerston North on 9.11.60 and transferred to an observation box. The nest, which died out late in December , enabled observations to be made on the habits of guard bees, on the behaviour of aseasonally produced queens , on ovarian development, the discarding of larvae, and commensals. A technique for determining queen fertilization without dissection is described.

Recommended Citation

Cumber, R. A., "Studies on an Unusually Large Nest of Bombus terrestris (L.) (Hymenoptera, Apidae) Transferred to an Observation Box" (1963). Co. Paper 30.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bee_lab_co/30