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Image of Ptiloglossa matutina (Schrottky 1904)

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Figures 24–29.Ptiloglossa matutina (Schrottky, 1904). 24 General view of the nesting site at Reserva Karadya, Andresito (Misiones province) 25 Nest entrance closed by a plug of soil(arrow), scale line:1 cm 26 Soil with roots, litter, some rocks, and remains of the main tunnel (arrow) 27 Cell showing the larva partially submerged in provisions, cellophane lining, and the wad cotton-like material attached the cell closure, scale line: 0.5 cm 28 Detail of the cell closure with the cotton-like material 29 Cell and neck wall with the lining removed. Note the high curvature.

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Laura C. Sarzetti, Jorge F. Genise, M. Victoria Sánchez, Juan L. Farina, M. Alejandra Molina
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Sarzetti L, Genise J, Sánchez M, Farina J, Molina M (2013) Nesting behavior and ecological preferences of five Diphaglossinae species (Hymenoptera, Apoidea, Colletidae) from Argentina and Chile Journal of Hymenoptera Research 33: 63–82
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JHR.33.5061.sp_16_p_1