SOUSA, J. A.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2816426596587485; SOUSA, José Aldenor de.
Abstract:
This work was aimed to carry out a morphometric study of this species of bee
created in artificial conditions in semi-arid, with the purpose of verifying divergence in its
morphology, in order to identify possible variations of this species. Bees were collected from
beekeepers without distinct sting of two locations one being the country of São João do Rio
do Peixe, Paraíba-PB under the coordinates: lat. 06 ° 43 '44 "S and long. 38 ° 26' 56" W. And
the other in the country of Mossoró in the coordinates lati. 5 ° 03'40'' S, long. 37 ° 23'51 "W.
262 km distant from each other. The research was conducted in the period from December
2013 to January of the year 2014. From which 10 artificial nests were randomly selected for
level of collections of insects in each location. 60 worker bees were collected, 3 bees for each
nest. The morphometric parameters evaluated in the study were: Length Transverse,
Longitudinal length, collecting Legs, Wings Earlier, Wings Beyond and Weight by Insect. In
relation the characteristics evaluated significant differences among all when it comes to
individuals of both locations were found. Confirming the existence of morphometric
variability between locations. in discriminant analysis obtained for classification of
individuals between locations, the country of São João do Rio do Peixe, obtained a correct
classification rate of 100.0%, while for Mossoró rate was 96.67%, while the overall average
was 98.33% .By cross-validation, this locality had, respectively, correct identification of
individuals with their rates of 100% and 93.33%. The overall average of the cross-validation
was 96.97%. Size variations found in this study noted by morphometry demonstrated that
these techniques are important tools in the evaluation and development of strategies for the
conservation and sustainability.
