3.1.4.2. Andrena (Micrandrena) extenuata Wood & Monfared, 2022

Figures 14 L, 20 E

Andrena extenuata Wood & Monfared, 2022: 21–25, ♀ ♂ [Iran: OLML].

Distribution and habitat.

High elevations above 1400 m in Syria and Iran.

Flight period.

Late February to late April.

Flower records.

Collected from flowering trees of the families Rosaceae ( Prunus, Pyrus) and Sapindaceae ( Acer) (Wood and Monfared 2022).

Material examined.

PARATYPES: SYRIA ● 1 ♀, 14 ♂; Bludan [Bloudan], 57 km NW of Damascus; 2000 m a. s. l.; 24 Apr. 1992; K. Warncke leg.; OLML ● 9 ♀; Burg Baniyas / Mt. Hermon; 1500 m a. s. l.; 13 Apr. 1992; ibid. ● 1 ♀; Maalula [Maaloula], 60 km NE of Damascus; 1400 m a. s. l.; 14 Apr. 1992; ibid.