Nests of several osmiine bee species detected for the first time
On their excursion to Iran in June 2009, C. Praz and C. Sedivy detected together with A. Monfared and A. Talebi for the first time nests of Osmia (Hemiosmia) difficilis, Osmia (Ozbekosmia) avosetta, Osmia (Pyrosmia) oramara and Hoplitis (Chlidoplitis) heinrichi. In addition, the discovery of two nests of Hoplitis (Pentadentosmia) laeviscutum allowed insights into the hitherto unknown nest architecture of this species. For details see the species accounts on the Palaearctic osmiine bee website.
During an excursion to southern Morocco in April 2009, A. Müller detected for the first time nests of the rare Osmia (Tergosmia) lunata. For details see the species account on the Palaearctic osmiine bee website.