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Measured temperatures of sucrose solutions in feeders. Values are means ± s.d. for 10 colonies (five replicates each).
| nectar temperature (°C) | measured temperature (°C) (mean ± s.d.) | range (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 20.98 ± 0.88 | 18.9–23.3 |
| 25 | 25.31 ± 0.52 | 24.0–26.7 |
| 30 | 30.32 ± 0.61 | 28.9–32.1 |
| 35 | 35.25 ± 0.67 | 33.0–36.7 |
