Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore
Reference for:
Megachile taftanica
Source(s):
Source:
Discover Life bee species guide and world checklist - Draft-54
Acquired:
2020-02-01
Notes:
Ascher, J. S. and J. Pickering. 1 February, 2020. Discover Life bee species guide and world checklist (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila). http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?guide=Apoidea_species
Reference for:
Megachile taftanica
Publication(s):
Author(s)/Editor(s):
Engel, Michael S.
Publication Date (Listed/Actual):
2017-06-29 / 2017-06-29
Article/Chapter Title:
Replacement names for bees in the tribe Megachilini (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)
Journal/Book Name, Vol. No.:
Journal of Melittology, vol. 70
Page(s):
1-5
Publisher:
Publication Place:
ISBN/ISSN:
/2325-4467
Notes:
DOI:10.17161/jom.v0i70.6558
Reference for:
Megachile taftanica
Megachile taftanica: Geographic Information
Geographic Division:
Europe & Northern Asia (excluding China)
Jurisdiction/Origin:
Megachile taftanica: Comments
Comment:
Megachile taftanica Engel, 2017 was published as a replacement name for Megachile aurantiaca Rebman, 1972, a junior primary homonym of Megachile aurantiaca Friese, 1905 (TSN 761076)
Comment:
The specific epithet of Megachile taftanica Engel, 2017 is taken from the type locality, Mount Taftan in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran