Absolute quantification of n-alkanes and unsaturated CHCs in the cuticle of eusocial and solitary bee species.

Developmental phases are indicated: Pbm (pharate-adults), Ne (newly emeged bees), Fg (foragers). Means and standard deviations (STD) of 3 samples (N = 3) per developmental phase. Different lowercase letters in the Sig (statistical significance) column indicate difference between the developmental phases of each species.