A systemic fungicide might reduce the male genitalia of a stingless bee species by one-third
Jenifer D. Ramos,
Charles F. Santos,
Luisa Cristmann
et al.
Abstract:Bees are essential pollinating insects that significantly contribute to crop production. However, the use of pesticides in modern agriculture has resulted in bees being exposed to a plethora of harmful substances. Larvae of bees are particularly susceptible to exposure, as they can consume contaminated larval food during development. This study opportunely examined the effects of fungicides and insecticides on the size and shape of the genitalia of Scaptotrigona bipunctata (Lepeletier, 1836) males (Hymenoptera… Show more
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