[en] Melitta schmiedeknechti Friese 1899 is reported for the first time in Italy. The species was collected in two different localities, mainland Sicily and Lampedusa, expanding its known range. Localities and flora visited are reported and, in addition, barcoding of two specimens was carried out.
Disciplines :
Zoology
Author, co-author :
Flaminio, Simone ; Université de Mons - UMONS > Faculté des Sciences > Service de Zoologie ; CREA Research Centre for Agriculture and Environment, Bologna, Italy ; CREA Research Centre for Agriculture and Environment, Bologna, Italy
Cilia, Giovanni; CREA Research Centre for Agriculture and Environment, Bologna, Italy
Vella, Azzurra; Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy
Quaranta, Marino; CREA Research Centre for Agriculture and Environment, Bologna, Italy
Lo Verde, Gabriella; Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy
Language :
English
Title :
Melitta schmiedeknechti (Hymenoptera Apoidea, Melittidae), a new species for the fauna of Italy
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