Nests of four osmiine bee species detected for the first time

On their excursion to Israel in spring 2010, C. Praz and C. Sedivy detected the hitherto unknown nests of Hoplitis (Anthocopa) batyamae, Hoplitis (Pentadentosmia) helouanensis, Hoplitis (Pentadentosmia) quinquespinosa and Osmia (Helicosmia) fasciata. For details see the species accounts on the Palaearctic osmiine bee website.