Biology

Cotesia marginiventris Cotesia marginiventris- Provides photographs and information on this parasitoid of the larvae of noctuid moths, its description, distribution, life cycle, hosts and importance. Braconidae Braconidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of parasitoid wasps, their morphology, parasitism, development and natural history. Bumble Bees Bumble Bees- Lists of the species, with biogeographic and distribution information. From the Natural History Museum, UK. Brown-banded Carder Bee: Bombus humilis Brown-banded Carder Bee: Bombus humilis- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Bugwoodwiki: Bumble Bees Bugwoodwiki: Bumble Bees- Photographs, description, life history and habits of species of Bombus. The Rusty-Patched Bumble Bee: Bombus affinis The Rusty-Patched Bumble Bee: Bombus affinis- Student project including classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species. Bombus: Bumble Bees of Florida Bombus: Bumble Bees of Florida- General information, key to the state's species, photos, and reference list. Bombus melanopygus Bombus melanopygus- Article by Louise Kulzer on the orange-rumped bumble bee, in the Seattle, Washington area. Bumblebees (Bombus) Bumblebees (Bombus)- Introduction to this genus with photos and facts on individual species. Bumblebees Bumblebees- Pages about the natural history of bumblebees in general, and keys to identify species commonly found in the north-east of Scotland. Plants of Interest to Bumblebees Plants of Interest to Bumblebees- Lists of plants, from Tom Clothier's Garden Walk and Talk. Discover the Bumble Bee Discover the Bumble Bee- Encouraging the bumblebee in domestic gardens and lawns. Hymenoptera.de Hymenoptera.de- Detailed information about European bumblebees and their biology, how to build nesting aids and boxes, and where to place them. In German and English. Honey Bee Research at the University of Illinois Honey Bee Research at the University of Illinois- Research in Gene E. Robinson's lab that studies the mechanisms of social behavior in honey bees. Cognitive Architecture of a Mini-brain: The Honeybee Cognitive Architecture of a Mini-brain: The Honeybee- Abstract of an article by Randolf Menzel and Martin Giurfa examining the extent to which adaptive behaviour in honeybees exce… Bee Behavior Bee Behavior- A project studying the behavior of bees as individuals and as a colony, including a live feed from a hive. European Honey Bee: Apis mellifera European Honey Bee: Apis mellifera- Research project by Colin Natrop on this domesticated insect including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and in… Apis mellifera: Honey Bee Apis mellifera: Honey Bee- Several photographs and some insect facts. Insect Insights: The Honey Bee Insect Insights: The Honey Bee- Photographic study by Dave Walker on the hairy eyes and amazing legs of this insect. Interactive Honey Bee Worker Interactive Honey Bee Worker- Diagram of a honey bee and downloadable images of the different body parts. The Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) The Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)- Information on the bee including its anatomy, the organization of the colony, the roles of queen, worker and drone, their development and other asp… Honeybees of the Genus Apis Honeybees of the Genus Apis- Descriptions of the common species, with more detailed accounts of the giant and dwarf honeybees, Apis dorsata and Apis florea. ScienceDaily Magazine - 'Undertaker' Bees ScienceDaily Magazine - 'Undertaker' Bees- Article on those workers that remove dead bees from the hive, from Illinois University research. Tales from the Hive - NOVA Online Tales from the Hive - NOVA Online- Companion web site to the NOVA program "Tales from the Hive". Includes Quicktime clips of bee "dancing". Lipolexis scutellaris Lipolexis scutellaris- Provides information on this parasitoid of the brown citrus aphid, Toxoptera citricida, and the possibility of its use as a biological control. Encarsia perplexa Encarsia perplexa- Provides photographs and a description of this parasitoid of the citrus blackfly, Aleurocanthus woglumi, with information on its distribution and biology. Encarsia lahorensis Encarsia lahorensis- Provides photographs and a description of this specific parasitoid of the citrus whitefly, Dialeurodes citri, with information on its distribution and biology. Encarsia formosa Encarsia formosa- Information from Wikipedia on this parasitic wasp used as a natural pesticide to control whitefly populations in greenhouses. Aphelinidae Aphelinidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of tiny parasitic wasps. Anthophora Anthophora- Information from Wikipedia on the solitary bees in this genus that nest underground. Miner Bees: Anthophora abrupta Miner Bees: Anthophora abrupta- Facts on behavior, nectar sources, nests and management. From North Carolina State University. Family Ampulicidae: Cockroach Wasps Family Ampulicidae: Cockroach Wasps- Provides identification, images and information. Paratrioza cockerelli: Potato or Tomato Psyllid Paratrioza cockerelli: Potato or Tomato Psyllid- General information and life cycle. Pachypsylla venusta: Hackberry Petiole Gall Psyllid Pachypsylla venusta: Hackberry Petiole Gall Psyllid- Provides photographs and a description of this insect, with information on its distribution and life cycle. Diaphorina citri: Asian Citrus Psyllid Diaphorina citri: Asian Citrus Psyllid- Provides photographs and a description of this pest of citrus, its distribution, life history, the damage caused, disease transmission and … Ceropsylla sideroxyli: False-mastic Psylla Ceropsylla sideroxyli: False-mastic Psylla- Provides photographs and a description of this species, with information on its distribution and host plants. Boreioglycaspis melaleucae Boreioglycaspis melaleucae- Provides photographs of different life stages and a description of this psyllid which was introduced into Florida to help control the invasive tree, Me… Blastopsylla occidentalis and Glycaspis brimblecombei Blastopsylla occidentalis and Glycaspis brimblecombei- Provides photographs and a description of these insects, their distribution and life history, with a key to the psyllids fou… Psyllids (Psylloidea) Psyllids (Psylloidea)- Information on the Psylloidea, hemipteroid sap-sucking insects called psyllids or jumping-plant lice. Mealy Bugs Mealy Bugs- Photographs of these sap-sucking bugs, and information on their hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description. Paracoccus marginatus: Papaya Mealybug Paracoccus marginatus: Papaya Mealybug- Information and photographs of this pest, its distribution, description, biology, host plants, the damage caused and management. Maconellicoccus hirsutus: Pink Hibiscus Mealybug Maconellicoccus hirsutus: Pink Hibiscus Mealybug- Provides photographs and a description of this pest, its distribution, identification, life cycle, damage and control. Mealybug Mealybug- Information from Wikipedia on these sap-sucking insects, their classification and life history. Phylloxera vitifoliae: Grape Phylloxera Phylloxera vitifoliae: Grape Phylloxera- Photograph of this tiny insect, with information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description. Phylloxera Phylloxera- Information from Wikipedia on this genus of small sap-sucking insects which are a pest of commercial grapevines. Great French Wine Blight Great French Wine Blight- Wikipedia provides information on the affliction caused by the Phylloxera aphid that destroyed many vineyards in France in the 19th century, and the even… Oak Treehopper Oak Treehopper- Images of adult and nymph. Thorn Bug: Umbonia crassicornis Thorn Bug: Umbonia crassicornis- Distribution, description, life history, behavior. Includes photographs and references. Oak Treehopper: Platycotis vittata Oak Treehopper: Platycotis vittata- Distribution, description, life history, behavior. Includes photographs and references. Umbonia crassicornis: Thorn Bug Umbonia crassicornis: Thorn Bug- Provides photographs and a description of this pest of ornamentals and fruit trees, its distribution, identification, biology and host range.