A contribution to the knowledge of the genus Andrena Fabricius from Iran (Hymenoptera, Apoidea, Andrenidae)

During faunistic surveys of Short-Tongued (ST) bees in northeastern Iran, a total of 33 Andrena species were collected and identified. Within collected specimens, 12 species were new records for Iranian fauna. The subgenus Tarsandrena was also reported for the first time from the country. Taking into account the new records, the number of all bee species of the genus Andrena increased from 148 to 160. Brief ecological remarks on the recorded species are provided. The map of species richness of Iranian Andrena species is presented.

Automated summary

During faunistic surveys in northeastern Iran, new records of Short-Tongued bees were found, including 12 species that were new to Iranian fauna. The subgenus Tarsandrena was also reported in Iran for the first time. These new records increased the total number of Andrena bee species in Iran from 148 to 160. The study also provided ecological remarks on the recorded species and presented a map of species richness for Iranian Andrena species.