A5069299195- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Plant and animal studies
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Fossil Insects in Amber
The area sourrounding the Mediterranean basin is recognised as a major biodiversity hotspot for bees, and Italy amongst European countries with highest bee species richness. Detailed knowledge of distribution crucial understanding biology designing tailored conservation strategies, but still insufficient in southern countries, especially Italy. We report recent finds 48 that yield significant novelties Italian fauna. Eight species, namely Andrena confinis Stöckhert, Anthidiellum breviusculum...
This paper brings new sightings about Andrena rhenana in Liguria (NW Italy). is the first record for species Italy, while its presence Germany, France, Switzerland, and Iberian Peninsula was previously known. The closest record, before this discovery, south-eastern France. Three specimens, one male two females, were collected March 2020 2021 inland of Imperia Area, Perinaldo San Biagio. work also summarizes previous knowledge diagnostic features.