First record of Eucera (Peponapis) fervens (Smith 1879) squash bee in Peru (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Cañedo V.; Alcázar J.; Castro Z.; Rasmussen C. · Revista Peruana de Biologia (2024) · DOI: 10.15381/rpb.v31i3.27532

Resumen

The first record of the squash and pumpkin bee, Eucera (Peponapis) fervens (Smith 1879) (Hymenoptera: Apidae), is presented for Peru. This species was found in the departments of Apurímac, Ayacucho, Cusco, and Piura, pollinating Cucurbita maxima Duchesne in Lam., C. ficifolia Bouche, and C. pepo L. Additionally, the presence of Eucera (Peponapis) citrullina is reported in the departments of Huancavelica, Ica, Lambayeque, and Lima. This species had previously been recorded in the regions of Lima and Piura. © Los autores.

Instituciones: Universidad Ricardo Palma