The Resin and Wool Carder Bees (Anthidiini) of Europe and Western Turkey. Identification and Description of the Species of the Genera Afranthidium, Anthidiellum, Anthidium, Eoanthidium, Icteranthidium, Pseudoanthidium, Rhodanthidium, and Trachusa

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Most wool carder and resin bees are relatively large and have a characteristic wasp-like colour pattern with yellow or off-white spots and stripes on a black background on the head, thorax, and abdomen. In the field, they are easily recognized by their rapid, characteristic hoverfly-like flight. The males are often armed with teeth, spines, and lobes with which they maintain their territory and aggressively defend it against intruders. Although most species are so conspicuous, there is no modern illustrated identification guide that covers all of Europe and includes the Mediterranean region with its rich bee fauna. This book is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of all 87 species of non-parasitic wool carder and resin bees of the tribe Anthidiini occurring in Europe and western Turkey. Morphology and colouration are described for all species, as well as floral relationships and distribution. Distribution maps are provided for all species. The descriptions are supported by 618 colour photographs of general appearance and body details important for identification. The identification key is illustrated with more than 150 line drawings, so that even less experienced bee identifiers are able to identify wool carder and resin bees down to species level. The book provides the necessary basis for further studies on wool carder and resin bees and should help to better understand their role in pollination and other ecological functions and ultimately contribute to the conservation of these beautiful animals. 292 pp., 618 color photographs, 150 line dawings, 87 distribution maps, hardcover gr. 8.

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The Resin and Wool Carder Bees (Anthidiini) of Europe and Western Turkey. Identification and Description of the Species of the Genera Afranthidium, Anthidiellum, Anthidium, Eoanthidium, Icteranthidium, Pseudoanthidium, Rhodanthidium, and Trachusa
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Kasparek, M.
Publication year
2022
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Hardcover

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Founded in 1985 we are specialized in worldwide literature on Mollusca and marine invertebrates. Our publishing house has meanwhile published approximately 60 titles on that field of interest. We have stocks of most available international books on Malacology and a huge amount of antiquarian literature, even of the latter most titles are only available once.

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