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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Assessment of bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) diversity and distribution in Alwar, Rajasthan, India
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Shashi jakhar, Mahesh Kumar Meena, Nitisha Chaudhary, Saroj, Chatra Ram Godara
Abstract

Conservation of biodiversity requires research on the diversity and abundance of insect pollinators. As members of the order Hymenoptera's superfamily Apoidea, bees are essential pollinators for many wild and cultivated plants across the world. This paper presents a data of bee species found in Alwar district, located on the northern part of Rajasthan. Two sites from Alwar were chosen for this study. Site 1 was near by region of Umren and Site 2 was Agricultural land in Tijara, Alwar, Rajasthan, India during January 2023 to May 2023.

Of the six bee families present in India (Apidae, Megachilidae, Halictidae, Andrenidae, Colletidae, and Melittidae), five have been recorded in Rajasthan. During the investigation, a total of 14 bee species from four families were found at both locations.

Based on field observations, species were also categorized as rare, occasional, and abundant. Two species were rare, four were occasional and eight were abundant. Apidae is the most diverse family in the region, with 8 species across five genera and three subfamilies. Megachilidae follows with 3 species in one genera, distributed across Megachilinae subfamily. Halictidae includes 2 species in two genera and two subfamilies. This research lays the groundwork for investigating bee-crop interactions in the Alwar region. The species data serves as a biodiversity index for the Apoidea superfamily, aiding in bee taxonomy studies and providing valuable microhabitat data for compiling a comprehensive fauna record of the area.
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Pages:66-70
How to cite this article:
Shashi jakhar, Mahesh Kumar Meena, Nitisha Chaudhary, Saroj, Chatra Ram Godara "Assessment of bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) diversity and distribution in Alwar, Rajasthan, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 66-70
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