3.1.2.25. Andrena (Micrandrena) sulfurea Wood, 2022

Figures 17 A, 20 G

Andrena sulfurea Wood, 2022: Pisanty et al. 2022 b: 97 –100, ♀ ♂ [Syria: OLML].

Distribution and habitat.

Endemic to desert habitats in central Syria.

Flight period.

Late March to late April.

Flower records.

None.

Remarks.

Pisanty et al. (2022 b) mention the female’s body length as 8–8.5 mm, but the correct range is 6.5–7.5 mm.

Material examined.

HOLOTYPE: SYRIA ● ♂; Homs, As-Shuknah [As Sukhnah], 22 km E; 250 m a. s. l.; 24 Mar. 1988; L. Blank leg.; OLML . – PARATYPES: SYRIA ● 2 ♀, 12 ♂; ibid. ● 2 ♂; ibid.; TJWC ● 19 ♀, 8 ♂; 80 km E of Palmyra; 450 m a. s. l.; 22 Apr. 1992; K. Warncke leg.; OLML ● 2 ♀, 1 ♂; ibid.; SMNHTAU ● 1 ♂; 110 km E of Palmyra; 350 m a. s. l.; 21–22 Apr. 1992; K. Warncke leg.; OLML.