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Immature Stages
of Megachilidae
Detailed information on immature stages of Megachilidae is being
acquired. However, Clausen (1940) noted
that the 1st instar larva is equipped with enormous mandibles, which he
regarded as an adaptation for combat during this stage. Feeding first takes place on the
provisions in the cell, but the larva gradually works its way to the surface,
where it encounters a Megachile
larva, which it destroys, regardless of the stage of development it has
attained. References:
Please refer to <biology.ref.htm>,
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