Orientação magnética de nidificação da abelha cupira (partamona cupira smith).

Abstract

Bees play an important role in nature because they are the best and most efficient pollinators, contributing to the balance of ecosystems and agriculture, due to its flower pollination efficiency by increasing and improving the quality and production of fruits , adding the possibility of income. This work was developed in the city of Parari, Paraíba PB-in Farias site which is 6 km from the city. Having to evaluate the preferred nesting of Partamona Cupira in relation to the cardinal and collateral points. Appropriate visits were carried out for mapping and identification of nests where the data were collected and there was a clear preference to build their nests input towards the southwest side point.