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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 MusĂ©um national dâHistoire 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 PĂ©rez, 1879, and Osmia lineola PĂ©rez, 1895
La PlanÚte Revisitée en Corse. Expéditions terrestres 2021 - CÎte orientale et <i>Capicorsu</i>: Bilan scientifique
"The Planet Reviewed in Corsica" is an expedition by the MNHN in partnership with the CollectivitĂ© 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 PlanĂšte RevisitĂ©e en Corse » est une expĂ©dition du MusĂ©um national dâhistoire naturelle menĂ©e en partenariat avec la CollectivitĂ© de Corse et lâOffice français de la BiodiversitĂ©. Entre 2019 et 2021, plusieurs Ă©quipes de scientifiques entreprennent lâinventaire de diffĂ©rents secteurs terrestres et marins reprĂ©sentatifs de la diversitĂ© de Corse afin dâĂ©tablir un Ă©tat de rĂ©fĂ©rence dâune sĂ©rie de sites Ă forte valeur biologique et de moderniser les collections dâhistoire naturelle de rĂ©fĂ©rence du MusĂ©um national. Ce rapport propose un premier bilan « Ă chaud » des expĂ©ditions terrestres de deux secteurs emblĂ©matiques de lâĂźle : la cĂŽte orientale et le nord du Capicorsu. De mars Ă mai 2021, 34 personnes ont participĂ© Ă lâinventaire dâune dizaine de sites. En 2021, lâeffort important dâĂ©chantillonnage et la premiĂšre phase dâidentification permettent dâores et dĂ©jĂ dâannoncer plus de 2 227 espĂšces inventoriĂ©es et 11 346 donnĂ©es mises en ligne et partagĂ©es. Cette troisiĂšme et derniĂšre annĂ©e de terrain apporte une contribution importante Ă lâinventaire du patrimoine naturel avec 12 nouvelles espĂšces pour la science, 75 espĂšces inventoriĂ©es pour la premiĂšre fois en Corse et au moins 5 espĂšces nouvelles pour la France. De nombreux taxons nâavaient pas Ă©tĂ© observĂ©s depuis plusieurs dĂ©cennies voire plus dâun siĂšcle pour certains. Cette connaissance est en cours de diffusion sur OpenObs, le portail d'accĂšs aux donnĂ©es d'observation sur les espĂšces. En parallĂšle, la campagne de codes-barres ADN (CO1 et ITS) de 2021 a permis de sĂ©quencer 2 200 individus. Les rĂ©sultats permettront de contribuer aux dĂ©terminations pour les inventaires, aux rĂ©visions taxinomiques qui feront lâobjet de publications scientifiques mais Ă©galement dâenrichir le systĂšme dâinformation global Barcode of Life
La PlanÚte Revisitée en Corse. Expéditions terrestres 2021 - CÎte orientale et <i>Capicorsu</i>: Bilan scientifique
"The Planet Reviewed in Corsica" is an expedition by the MNHN in partnership with the CollectivitĂ© 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 PlanĂšte RevisitĂ©e en Corse » est une expĂ©dition du MusĂ©um national dâhistoire naturelle menĂ©e en partenariat avec la CollectivitĂ© de Corse et lâOffice français de la BiodiversitĂ©. Entre 2019 et 2021, plusieurs Ă©quipes de scientifiques entreprennent lâinventaire de diffĂ©rents secteurs terrestres et marins reprĂ©sentatifs de la diversitĂ© de Corse afin dâĂ©tablir un Ă©tat de rĂ©fĂ©rence dâune sĂ©rie de sites Ă forte valeur biologique et de moderniser les collections dâhistoire naturelle de rĂ©fĂ©rence du MusĂ©um national. Ce rapport propose un premier bilan « Ă chaud » des expĂ©ditions terrestres de deux secteurs emblĂ©matiques de lâĂźle : la cĂŽte orientale et le nord du Capicorsu. De mars Ă mai 2021, 34 personnes ont participĂ© Ă lâinventaire dâune dizaine de sites. En 2021, lâeffort important dâĂ©chantillonnage et la premiĂšre phase dâidentification permettent dâores et dĂ©jĂ dâannoncer plus de 2 227 espĂšces inventoriĂ©es et 11 346 donnĂ©es mises en ligne et partagĂ©es. Cette troisiĂšme et derniĂšre annĂ©e de terrain apporte une contribution importante Ă lâinventaire du patrimoine naturel avec 12 nouvelles espĂšces pour la science, 75 espĂšces inventoriĂ©es pour la premiĂšre fois en Corse et au moins 5 espĂšces nouvelles pour la France. De nombreux taxons nâavaient pas Ă©tĂ© observĂ©s depuis plusieurs dĂ©cennies voire plus dâun siĂšcle pour certains. Cette connaissance est en cours de diffusion sur OpenObs, le portail d'accĂšs aux donnĂ©es d'observation sur les espĂšces. En parallĂšle, la campagne de codes-barres ADN (CO1 et ITS) de 2021 a permis de sĂ©quencer 2 200 individus. Les rĂ©sultats permettront de contribuer aux dĂ©terminations pour les inventaires, aux rĂ©visions taxinomiques qui feront lâobjet de publications scientifiques mais Ă©galement dâenrichir le systĂšme dâinformation global Barcode of Life