Ambient air concentration of sulfur dioxide affects flight activity in bees

Journal Article · Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.77.10.5631· OSTI ID:6597272

Ginevan, M E; Lane, D D; Greenberg, L

Three long-term (16 to 29 days) low-level (0.14 to 0.28 ppM) sulfur dioxide fumigations showed that exposure tothis gas has deleterious effects on male sweat bees (Lasioglossum zephrum). Although effects on mortality were equivocal, flight activity was definitely reduced. Because flight is necessary for successful mating behavior, the results suggest that sulfur dioxide air pollution could adversely affect this and doubtless other terrestrial insects.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Kansas, Lawrence, KS (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6597272
• Journal Information: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.; (United States), Vol. 77:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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