Taxonomic revision of genus Lithurgus (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) of Egypt with a new record

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1 Zoology Department, Faculty of Science (Boys), Al-Azhar University, P.O. Box 11884, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt

2 Zoology Department, Faculty of Science (Boys), Al-Azhar University, P.O. Box 11884, Nasr City, Cairo, Egyp

Abstract

Two Lithurgus species previously recorded from Egypt, Lithurgus chrysurus Fonscolombe,1834 and Lithurgus tibialis Morawitz, 1875 and newly recorded species, Lithurgus collaris Smith, 1873 are taxonomically studied. The species are described, illustrated and a key to the species occurring in Egypt is provided and a faunistic list is given.

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