Comparison of Morphological Characteristics of Antennae and Antennal Sensilla among Four Species of Bumblebees (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Comparison of Morphological Characteristics of Antennae and Antennal Sensilla among Four Species of Bumblebees (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Bumblebees, as pollinators, play an important role in maintaining natural and agricultural ecosystems. Antennae with sensilla of bumblebees as social insects have essential effects in foraging, nest searching, courting, and mating, and are different in species and sexes. Previous studies on the morp...

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Main Authors: Chang-Shi Ren, Zhi-Min Chang, Zhi-Yun Zu, Lei Han, Xiang-Sheng Chen, Jian-Kun Long
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
<i>Bombus</i>
antennae
antennal sensilla
SEM
three castes
morphology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/3/232

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