Dufourea (Dentirophites) in Iberia, with first records of a pollen host for Dufourea lusitanica Ebmer, 1999 (Hymenoptera: Apoidea, Halictidae)

Abstract

Recent study of the two Iberian species of Dentirophites has revealed a likely pollen host for the Iberian endemic bee, Dufourea lusitanica Ebmer. This suggests that both species are oligoleges of Caryophyllaceae. Photographs are provided for both species: those for D. lusitanica are believed to be the first images of the living insect.