Review highlights population decline and distribution patterns for Melitturga caudata in France, suggesting urgent conservation needs.
Situation of Melitturga caudata in France (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Andrenidae). - The author provides a comprehensive review of the current knowledge on this Mediterranean bee species. Following a detailed taxonomic overview, the distribution of the species across French sites is catalogued. The author also explores the species’ biology and ecology. A thorough analysis of its population status in France is presented, suggesting that a decline may have already begun.
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