The InBIO Barcoding Initiative Database: DNA barcodes of Iberian Bees

Bees are important actors in terrestrial ecosystems and are recognised for their prominent role as pollinators. In the Iberian Peninsula, approximately 1,100 bee species are known, with nearly 100 of these species being endemic to the Peninsula. A reference collection of DNA barcodes, based on morphologically identified bee specimens, representing 514 Iberian species, was constructed. The "InBIO Barcoding Initiative Database: DNA Barcodes of Iberian bees" dataset contains records of 1,059 sequenced specimens. The species of this dataset correspond to about 47% of Iberian bee species diversity and 21% of endemic species diversity. For peninsular Portugal only, the corresponding coverage is 71% and 50%. Specimens were collected between 2014 and 2022 and are deposited in the research collection of Thomas Wood (Naturalis Biodiversity Center, The Netherlands), in the FLOWer Lab collection at the University of Coimbra (Portugal), in the Andreia Penado collection at the Natural History and Science Museum of the University of Porto (MHNC-UP) (Portugal) and in the InBIO Barcoding Initiative (IBI) reference collection (Vairão, Portugal).Of the 514 species sequenced, 75 species from five different families are new additions to the Barcode of Life Data System (BOLD) and 112 new BINs were added. Whilst the majority of species were assigned to a single BIN (94.9%), 27 nominal species were assigned to multiple BINs. Although the placement into multiple BINs may simply reflect genetic diversity and variation, it likely also represents currently unrecognised species-level diversity across diverse taxa, such as Amegilla albigena Lepeletier, 1841, Andrena russula Lepeletier, 1841, Lasioglossum leucozonium (Schrank, 1781), Nomada femoralis Morawitz, 1869 and Sphecodes alternatus Smith, 1853. Further species pairs of Colletes, Hylaeus and Nomada were placed into the same BINs, emphasising the need for integrative taxonomy within Iberia and across the Mediterranean Basin more broadly. These data substantially contribute to our understanding of bee genetic diversity and DNA barcodes in Iberia and provide an important baseline for ongoing taxonomic revisions in the West Palaearctic biogeographical region

A taxonomic review of the Tracheliodes quinquenotatus (Jurine, 1807) species complex and some new records of rare European Tracheliodes A. Morawitz, 1866 (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae)

Divelec, Romain Le (2022): A taxonomic review of the Tracheliodes quinquenotatus (Jurine, 1807) species complex and some new records of rare European Tracheliodes A. Morawitz, 1866 (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae). Zootaxa 5099 (2): 244-260, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5099.2.

Cryptic Diversity Revealed in A Revision of West Palaearctic <i>Nomiapis</i> and <i>Systropha</i> (Hymenoptera: Halictidae)

Revisionary taxonomic studies of bees from the Old World Mediterranean basin are hindered both by the apparent absence of type material for many taxa and a lack of genetic resources. The discovery of important type materials in combination with the generation of novel DNA barcodes (Cytochrome Oxidase I) has allowed cryptic diversity within the widespread taxa Nomiapis bispinosa (Brullé, 1832) and Systropha planidens Giraud, 1861 to be clarified. Nomiapis bispinosa actually consists of three distinct taxa: Nomiapis bispinosa s. str. from Morocco and Iberia to Central Asia, Nomiapis rufiventris (Spinola, 1838) spec. resurr. from Morocco to Egypt, including Sicily and Nomiapis paulyispec. nov. from Portugal and Spain. A lectotype is designated for Nomia rufiventris Spinola, 1838. Lectotypes are designated for Nomia bispinosa Brullé, 1832 and Nomia albocincta Lucas, 1849, and type material for Nomia perforata Lucas, 1849 is clarified; both Nomiapis albocincta and Nomiapis perforata are synonymised syn. nov. with Nomiapis rufiventris. A lectotype is designated for Nomia ruficornis Spinola, 1838, and this taxon is confirmed as a synonym of Nomiapis bispinosa. Systropha planidens also consists of three distinct taxa: S. planidens from Central Europe to Iran and the European part of Russia, S. grandimargo Pérez, 1905 spec. resurr. from Portugal, Spain, and France, and S. anatolica Warncke, 1977 stat. nov. from Turkey, Syria, and northern Israel. A lectotype is designated for Systropha planidens Giraud, 1861. Systropha chrysura Pérez, 1905 is synonymised syn. nov. with S. grandimargo. These findings illustrate the extent to which our understanding of the taxonomy of Mediterranean bees remains incomplete

Annotated checklist of the megachilid bees of Corsica (Hymenoptera, Megachilidae)

Corsica stands as one of the largest Mediterranean Islands and has been the exploration ground for renowned entomologists like Charles Ferton. However, no synthesis on Corsican bees has been published so far. To fill this gap in knowledge, we propose an overview of the megachilid bee fauna of the island based on fieldwork, a thorough examination of material housed at the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle (MNHN, Paris), data compilation from various collections and a comprehensive review of existing literature. We reviewed 5,886 specimens and we extracted 279 additional data from literature sources. These data confirm the presence in Corsica of 91 species of which two are endemic, including Hoplitis corsaria (Warncke, 1991) which is elevated to species rank stat. nov. One new synonymy is established: Megachile lucidifrons Ferton, syn. nov. of Megachile albocristata Smith, 1853. The presence in Corsica of 19 species is regarded as dubious or erroneous. Finally, the types of Megachilid bees housed at MNHN and described based on Corsican material are illustrated. Lectotypes are designated for Megachile sicula var. corsica Benoist, 1935, Osmia corsica Ferton, 1901, Osmia erythrogastra Ferton, 1905, Osmia lanosa Pérez, 1879, and Osmia lineola Pérez, 1895

Sur la présence de Xylocopa (Koptortosoma) pubescens Spinola, 1838, en France métropolitaine (Hymenoptera, Apidae)

International audienceOn the presence of Xylocopa (Koptortosoma) pubescens Spinola, 1838, in metropolitan France (Hymenoptera, Apidae). Xylocopa (Koptortosoma) pubescens Spinola, 1838, species native to Africa and the Middle East, is recorded for the first time in metropolitan France where it has been observed in an urban garden in Ronchin (Nord). To assess its ability to establish and expand, we developed a MAXENT climatic niche model. Ronchin is slightly above the threshold of suitability of X. pubescens. We assume that it should not expand in this unsuitable region. However, the species should be monitored

Sur la présence de Nysson distinguendus Chevrier, 1867, en France (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae)

About the occurrence of Nysson distinguendus Chevrier, 1867, in France (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae). Nysson distinguendus Chevrier, 1867, is mentioned for the first time in France from the departments of Loir-et-Cher (41), Loiret (45), and Vaucluse (84). This species is close to N. dimidiatus Jurine, 1807, from which it differs by its abdominal colour and its ecology. A synthesis of the authors’ data about N. dimidiatus and N. distinguendus is proposed.Nysson distinguendus Chevrier, 1867, est signalé pour la première fois de France dans les départements du Loir-et-Cher (41), du Loiret (45) et du Vaucluse (84). Il s’agit d’une espèce proche de N. dimidiatus Jurine, 1807, dont elle se distingue par la coloration de son gastre et par son écologie. Une synthèse des données dont les auteurs disposent sur N. dimidiatus et N. distinguendus est proposée.Le Divelec Romain, Chapelin-Viscardi Jean-David, Larivière Alain, Adamski Alain. Sur la présence de Nysson distinguendus Chevrier, 1867, en France (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae). In: Bulletin de la Société entomologique de France, volume 122 (1),2017. pp. 61-68

Sur la présence de Nysson distinguendus Chevrier, 1867, en France (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae)

About the occurrence of Nysson distinguendus Chevrier, 1867, in France (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae). Nysson distinguendus Chevrier, 1867, is mentioned for the first time in France from the departments of Loir-et-Cher (41), Loiret (45), and Vaucluse (84). This species is close to N. dimidiatus Jurine, 1807, from which it differs by its abdominal colour and its ecology. A synthesis of the authors’ data about N. dimidiatus and N. distinguendus is proposed.Nysson distinguendus Chevrier, 1867, est signalé pour la première fois de France dans les départements du Loir-et-Cher (41), du Loiret (45) et du Vaucluse (84). Il s’agit d’une espèce proche de N. dimidiatus Jurine, 1807, dont elle se distingue par la coloration de son gastre et par son écologie. Une synthèse des données dont les auteurs disposent sur N. dimidiatus et N. distinguendus est proposée.Le Divelec Romain, Chapelin-Viscardi Jean-David, Larivière Alain, Adamski Alain. Sur la présence de Nysson distinguendus Chevrier, 1867, en France (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae). In: Bulletin de la Société entomologique de France, volume 122 (1),2017. pp. 61-68

La Planète Revisitée en Corse. Expéditions terrestres 2021 - Côte orientale et <i>Capicorsu</i>: Bilan scientifique

"The Planet Reviewed in Corsica" is an expedition by the MNHN in partnership with the Collectivité de Corse and the French Office for Biodiversity. Between 2019 and 2022, several teams of scientists are undertaking an inventory of terrestrial and marine diversity of Corsica. The objective is to establish a reference state of a series of sites of high biological value and to modernize the collections of the MNHN. This report provides a quick overview of terrestrial expeditions from two emblematic sectors of Corsica: the west coast and northern Capicorsu. From March to May 2021, 34 participants took part of the inventory of about 10 sites. In 2021, the increased sampling effort and the first phase of identification made it possible to announce 2 227 inventoried species and 11 346 data uploaded and shared in the national inventory of natural heritage (INPN). This last field year makes an important contribution to the national inventory of natural heritage with 75 species inventoried for the first time in Corsica, 5 new species for France and 12 species expected new to science. Many taxa had not been observed for decades or several for more than a century. This knowledge is being disseminated on OpenObs, the French portal for biodiversity. Moreover, the Barcoding campaign achieved a total of 2 200 specimens sequenced for DNA (CO1 et ITS). The results will contribute to the species identifications, the taxonomic revisions to be published but also to enrich the global Barcode of Life information system.« La Planète Revisitée en Corse » est une expédition du Muséum national d’histoire naturelle menée en partenariat avec la Collectivité de Corse et l’Office français de la Biodiversité. Entre 2019 et 2021, plusieurs équipes de scientifiques entreprennent l’inventaire de différents secteurs terrestres et marins représentatifs de la diversité de Corse afin d’établir un état de référence d’une série de sites à forte valeur biologique et de moderniser les collections d’histoire naturelle de référence du Muséum national. Ce rapport propose un premier bilan « à chaud » des expéditions terrestres de deux secteurs emblématiques de l’île : la côte orientale et le nord du Capicorsu. De mars à mai 2021, 34 personnes ont participé à l’inventaire d’une dizaine de sites. En 2021, l’effort important d’échantillonnage et la première phase d’identification permettent d’ores et déjà d’annoncer plus de 2 227 espèces inventoriées et 11 346 données mises en ligne et partagées. Cette troisième et dernière année de terrain apporte une contribution importante à l’inventaire du patrimoine naturel avec 12 nouvelles espèces pour la science, 75 espèces inventoriées pour la première fois en Corse et au moins 5 espèces nouvelles pour la France. De nombreux taxons n’avaient pas été observés depuis plusieurs décennies voire plus d’un siècle pour certains. Cette connaissance est en cours de diffusion sur OpenObs, le portail d'accès aux données d'observation sur les espèces. En parallèle, la campagne de codes-barres ADN (CO1 et ITS) de 2021 a permis de séquencer 2 200 individus. Les résultats permettront de contribuer aux déterminations pour les inventaires, aux révisions taxinomiques qui feront l’objet de publications scientifiques mais également d’enrichir le système d’information global Barcode of Life

La Planète Revisitée en Corse. Expéditions terrestres 2021 - Côte orientale et <i>Capicorsu</i>: Bilan scientifique

"The Planet Reviewed in Corsica" is an expedition by the MNHN in partnership with the Collectivité de Corse and the French Office for Biodiversity. Between 2019 and 2022, several teams of scientists are undertaking an inventory of terrestrial and marine diversity of Corsica. The objective is to establish a reference state of a series of sites of high biological value and to modernize the collections of the MNHN. This report provides a quick overview of terrestrial expeditions from two emblematic sectors of Corsica: the west coast and northern Capicorsu. From March to May 2021, 34 participants took part of the inventory of about 10 sites. In 2021, the increased sampling effort and the first phase of identification made it possible to announce 2 227 inventoried species and 11 346 data uploaded and shared in the national inventory of natural heritage (INPN). This last field year makes an important contribution to the national inventory of natural heritage with 75 species inventoried for the first time in Corsica, 5 new species for France and 12 species expected new to science. Many taxa had not been observed for decades or several for more than a century. This knowledge is being disseminated on OpenObs, the French portal for biodiversity. Moreover, the Barcoding campaign achieved a total of 2 200 specimens sequenced for DNA (CO1 et ITS). The results will contribute to the species identifications, the taxonomic revisions to be published but also to enrich the global Barcode of Life information system.« La Planète Revisitée en Corse » est une expédition du Muséum national d’histoire naturelle menée en partenariat avec la Collectivité de Corse et l’Office français de la Biodiversité. Entre 2019 et 2021, plusieurs équipes de scientifiques entreprennent l’inventaire de différents secteurs terrestres et marins représentatifs de la diversité de Corse afin d’établir un état de référence d’une série de sites à forte valeur biologique et de moderniser les collections d’histoire naturelle de référence du Muséum national. Ce rapport propose un premier bilan « à chaud » des expéditions terrestres de deux secteurs emblématiques de l’île : la côte orientale et le nord du Capicorsu. De mars à mai 2021, 34 personnes ont participé à l’inventaire d’une dizaine de sites. En 2021, l’effort important d’échantillonnage et la première phase d’identification permettent d’ores et déjà d’annoncer plus de 2 227 espèces inventoriées et 11 346 données mises en ligne et partagées. Cette troisième et dernière année de terrain apporte une contribution importante à l’inventaire du patrimoine naturel avec 12 nouvelles espèces pour la science, 75 espèces inventoriées pour la première fois en Corse et au moins 5 espèces nouvelles pour la France. De nombreux taxons n’avaient pas été observés depuis plusieurs décennies voire plus d’un siècle pour certains. Cette connaissance est en cours de diffusion sur OpenObs, le portail d'accès aux données d'observation sur les espèces. En parallèle, la campagne de codes-barres ADN (CO1 et ITS) de 2021 a permis de séquencer 2 200 individus. Les résultats permettront de contribuer aux déterminations pour les inventaires, aux révisions taxinomiques qui feront l’objet de publications scientifiques mais également d’enrichir le système d’information global Barcode of Life

National records of 3000 European bee and hoverfly species: A contribution to pollinator conservation

Pollinators play a crucial role in ecosystems globally, ensuring the seed production of most flowering plants. They are threatened by global changes and knowledge of their distribution at the national and continental levels is needed to implement efficient conservation actions, but this knowledge is still fragmented and/or difficult to access. As a step forward, we provide an updated list of around 3000 European bee and hoverfly species, reflecting their current distributional status at the national level (in the form of present, absent, regionally extinct, possibly extinct or non-native). This work was attainable by incorporating both published and unpublished data, as well as knowledge from a large set of taxonomists and ecologists in both groups. After providing the first National species lists for bees and hoverflies for many countries, we examine the current distributional patterns of these species and designate the countries with highest levels of species richness. We also show that many species are recorded in a single European country, highlighting the importance of articulating European and national conservation strategies. Finally, we discuss how the data provided here can be combined with future trait and Red List data to implement research that will further advance pollinator conservation