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Issue: Vol. 5692 No. 3: 15 Sept. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-09-15
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5692.3.8
Page range: 567-576
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Halictus (Protohalictus) flaminii, the first Halictus described from Indonesia (Hymenoptera: Halictidae)

Laboratory of Zoology; Research Institute for Biosciences; University of Mons; Place du parc 20; 7000; Mons; Belgium
Laboratory of Zoology; Research Institute for Biosciences; University of Mons; Place du parc 20; 7000; Mons; Belgium
Hymenoptera Anthophila Apoidea biodiversity disjunct range pollinators taxonomy

Abstract

The genus Halictus is a widespread and abundant bee group, especially in the Holarctic Region. A new species of Halictus from the subgenus Protohalictus, Halictus flaminii sp. nov., has been discovered out of the genus’ currently known range, from Lombok, Indonesia. This study provides a detailed description of the species and highlights its diagnostic features in comparison to closely related members of the subgenus in Asia.

 

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How to Cite

Brau, T. & Michez, D. (2025) Halictus (Protohalictus) flaminii, the first Halictus described from Indonesia (Hymenoptera: Halictidae). Zootaxa, 5692 (3), 567–576. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5692.3.8