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Monday, 15 November 2004 - 1:24 PM
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Introducing the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata (F.) (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) into Australia
The introduction of foreign bees for agricultural pollination raises two major concerns: accidental introduction of pests, diseases and parasites; and potential competition with native pollinators. A rigorous protocol has been developed for the Australian Quarantine Service (AQIS) for the introductions of the Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee ( Megachile rotundata) into Australia. An update on the work that was started in 1995 is presented.
Species 1: Hymenoptera Megachilidae Megachile rotundata (alfalfa leafcutting bee)
Keywords: exotic species, pollinator
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