Bees of the Mediterranean Basin: Insights from the IMBE Collection
Author Information
Author(s): Louhane Schneider, Charlène Lossouarn, Benoît Geslin, Coline C. Jaworski, Lucie Schurr, Lise Ropars, Claire Bouchot, Marie Zakardjian, Floriane Flacher, Matthieu Aubert, David Genoud, Éric Dufrêne, Vincent Leclercq, Gabriel Nève
Primary Institution: Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France
Conclusion
The study provides valuable distribution data on 2,181 bee specimens from the Mediterranean region, contributing to the understanding of bee diversity in France.
Supporting Evidence
- One species recorded is classified as endangered at the European level.
- 68 species are currently classified as Data Deficient according to the 2014 Red List of European bees.
- The dataset contributes to the broader effort to enhance knowledge of French bee diversity.
Takeaway
This study collected and shared information about many types of bees in the Mediterranean area, helping us learn more about these important insects.
Methodology
The study involved collecting bee specimens using various methods, including netting and pan-trapping, and compiling their data into a dataset.
Limitations
Some specimens were lost or destroyed, and a few could only be identified to the genus level.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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