Contributions to Bombus Latreille (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Fauna of Eskişehir Province of Turkey
Mellifera, vol.20, no.2, pp.77-88, 2020 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 20 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2020
- Journal Name: Mellifera
- Journal Indexes: Other Indexes
- Page Numbers: pp.77-88
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
In this study, Bombus species, which are distributed in EskiĢehir province, were considered. The study was conducted in 2020. A
total 72 specimens were examined, 11 species were recorded and B. barbutellus, B. rupestris, B. laesus and B. ruderarius were
reported for the first time from EskiĢehir. Besides, the data about their distribution among Turkey are given in addition to the data
about the plant taxa on which the specimens were caught. As a consequence, the decreased population trends of some bumblebees
of Turkey were discussed.