Duchateau and Velthuis ovarian classification (Halictidae)

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Description

Collection of female halictid bees at nest sites using nets or vacuum devices, with individual storage and cryopreservation for chemical analysis. Includes morphological measurement and ovarian stage classification for caste determination.

Typical Equipment

• insect net
• vacuum suction device
• plastic Eppendorf tubes (1.5 ml)
• freezer capable of -40°C
• stereomicroscope
• eyepiece graticule

Output Measurements

• preserved bee specimens
• head width measurements
• ovarian stage classifications
• caste assignments

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