Contributions to Bombus Latreille (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Fauna of Eskişehir Province of Turkey

Authors : Burcu DAŞER ÖZGİŞİ, Fatih DİKMEN

Pages : 77-88

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Publication Date : 2020-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, Bombus species, which are distributed in Eskişehir 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 Eskişehir. 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. 
Keywords : Bombus, Apoidea, Fauna, IUCN, Foraging Plants, Turkey, Distribution