Pollinator Bees (Hymenoptera, Apoidea) on Sunflower ( Helianthus annuusL.) and Their Effects on Seed Setting in Erzurum Region

Authors : Önder ÇALMASUR, Hikmet ÖZBEK

Pages : 73-90

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Publication Date : 1999-12-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :During 1995 and 1996, it was determined that there were 42 bee species belonging to 5 families visiting sunflowers in the Erzurum region. The species with the highest number of bees visiting sunflowers was Apis mellifera L. insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(80-88%);. Wild bee species accounted for 12-20% of sunflower visits. The most abundant wild bee species were Pyrobombus incertusinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Mor.);, P. cullumanus apollineus insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Skor.);, Megabombus sylvarum daghestanicusinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Rad.);, M. armeniacusinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Rad);., M. ruderarius
Keywords : Sunflower, pollination, pollinator bees, Apoidea, Hymenoptera