First record of the orchid bee Euglossa viridis (Perty) (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Euglossini) from Paraná State, southern Brazil

Dc, Giangarelli; Sofia, Silvia Helena

doi:10.1590/s1519-69842011000100034

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“…Although the knowledge of euglossine richness and distribution across AF has deeply improved in the last decades (Wittmann et al 1988; Rebêlo and Garófalo 1991;Nemésio 2009;Cordeiro et al 2013), recent studies have continuously reported new euglossine species across the AF domain (Nemésio 2009(Nemésio , 2010Faria and Melo 2012). At the same time, information about the geographical distribution of some euglossine species has also increased (Nemésio 2010;Giangarelli and Sofia 2011;Nemésio 2012). Based on this, it has been suggested that additional surveys across the AF domain are still necessary to gain better knowledge about the euglossine fauna richness in this biome (Nemésio 2009), and to improve our understanding of the geographic distribution of many orchid bee species, including those with apparent limited distribution (Nemésio 2010).…”

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Orchid bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Euglossini) assemblages from three different threatened phytophysiognomies of the subtropical Brazilian Atlantic Forest

2014

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Euglossine bees were sampled in three different phytophysiognomies [Rainforest (RF), Mixed Forest (MF) and Seasonal Semi-Deciduous Forest (SF)] of Brazilian Atlantic Forest (AF). In this study, euglossine males attracted to eight synthetic scent baits were captured with an entomological net. Results revealed different euglossine bee assemblages associated with three AF ecosystems surveyed. A higher richness (14 spp.) of euglossines was found in the RF, followed by SF (seven spp.) and MF (three spp.) forests. Surprisingly, despite the short distance between MF and SF and that both forest remnants were located in the same studied region and under the same climatic conditions, the species richness detected was lower in MF than in SF. The present study contribute to greater knowledge of euglossine assemblages in remnants of Atlantic Forest areas composed of MF, SF and RF, helping to further understand how the structure of these bee assemblages can vary significantly at the local and/or regional level. In addition, our findings also represent a contribution to the understanding to the orchid bee biogeography.

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Orchid bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Euglossini) assemblages from three different threatened phytophysiognomies of the subtropical Brazilian Atlantic Forest

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“…imperialis and Eg. viridis are associated with the Atlantic Forest and are frequently sampled in remnants of this biome(Morato 1994;Rebêlo and Silva 1999;Nemésio and Silveira 2007b;Giangarelli and Sofia 2011;Knoll and Penatti…”

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The orchid bee fauna in the Brazilian savanna: do forest formations contribute to higher species diversity?

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The Neotropical savanna is characterized by a set of different phytophysiognomies occurring in a wide expanse of Brazilian lands. Based on the known higher diversity of orchid bees in forests rather than in savanna formations, we hypothesized that the occurrence of forest formations inside the Brazilian savanna increases the diversity of euglossine bees in that domain and that there are species more associated with these environments. To test this hypothesis, we sampled the euglossine fauna in eight forest and woody savanna remnants and analyzed their community structure. We sampled 1,010 males of 13 species of orchid bees. Bee abundance and species richness ranged from 30 to 341 individuals and from 4 to 12 species, respectively. The forest remnants showed the highest diversity indices and species richness. Our data suggest that some species of Euglossa are mainly associated with forest remnants. We concluded that environmental heterogeneity in the Neotropical savanna contributes to higher diversity of euglossine and that some species are more frequently found in forested habitats. Additionally, considering that some sampled species are typical of the Atlantic and Amazon forests, our data reinforce the hypothesis that forest environments inside the Brazilian savanna can be considered bio-corridors for orchid bees.

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Is the “Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco” a biodiversity hotspot for orchid bees?

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2014

Braz. J. Biol.

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The orchid-bee faunas (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Euglossina) of the three largest forest remnants in the "Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco", northeastern Brazil, namely Estação Ecológica de Murici (ESEC Murici), RPPN Frei Caneca, and a forest preserve belonging to Usina Serra Grande, in the states of Alagoas and Pernambuco, were surveyed using seventeen different scents as baits to attract orchid-bee males. Eight sites were established in the three preserves, where samplings were carried out using two protocols: insect netting and bait trapping. We collected 3,479 orchid-bee males belonging to 29 species during 160 hours in early October, 2012. Seven species were collected in the "Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco" for the first time. Richness proved to be one of the highest of the entire Atlantic Forest domain, and diversity in some sites, especially at ESEC Murici, revealed to be one of the highest in the Neotropics. Eulaema felipei Nemésio, 2010, a species previously recorded only at ESEC Murici, was found in no other preserve in the region and its conservation status is discussed.Keywords: Atlantic Forest, Euglossina, euglossine bees, Hexapoda. O Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco é um 'hotspot' de biodiversidade para abelhas-das-orquídeas? ResumoAs faunas de abelhas-das-orquídeas (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Euglossina) dos três maiores remanescentes florestais do Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco, nordeste do Brazil, sendo elas a Estação Ecológica de Murici (ESEC Murici), a RPPN Frei Caneca e um remanescente florestal pertencente à Usina Serra Grande, foram amostradas com o uso de dezessete diferentes iscas aromáticas para atrair machos dessas abelhas. Oito sítios amostrais foram selecionados nas três áreas, onde amostragens foram realizadas sob duas metodologias: coleta ativa com rede entomológica e coleta com armadilhas. Foram coletados 3.479 machos de abelhas euglossinas durante 160 horas no início de outubro de 2012. Sete espécies foram registradas no Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco pela primeira vez. A riqueza da região se mostrou uma das mais altas de toda a Mata Atlântica, e a diversidade em alguns locais, especialmente na ESEC Murici, revelou-se uma das mais altas de toda a região Neotropical. Eulaema felipei Nemésio, 2010, uma espécie que só havia sido registrada na ESEC Murici, não foi encontrada em nenhuma outra área e seu estado de conservação é discutido.Palavras-chave: Mata Atlântica, Euglossina, abelhas euglossinas, Hexapoda.

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First record of the orchid bee Euglossa viridis (Perty) (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Euglossini) from Paraná State, southern Brazil

Cited by 3 publications

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Orchid bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Euglossini) assemblages from three different threatened phytophysiognomies of the subtropical Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Orchid bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Euglossini) assemblages from three different threatened phytophysiognomies of the subtropical Brazilian Atlantic Forest

The orchid bee fauna in the Brazilian savanna: do forest formations contribute to higher species diversity?

Is the “Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco” a biodiversity hotspot for orchid bees?

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