Nesting biology and life cycle of Nomia (Acunomia)chalybeata Smith on Iriomot…

Nesting biology of the nomiine bee, Nomia (Acunomia) chalybeata Smith, was studied in Iriomote Island, Japan (N2415–250) in 2003 and 2004. Its nesting period extended for 6 months from around the end of April to October. The nest aggregation was found in clay soil under shady conditions. Twenty nests/m2 were present at the highest density spot. Brood numbers in solitary nests were 5–20 (me…