Abstract

On the presence of Xylocopa (Koptortosoma) pubescens Spinola, 1838, in metropolitan France (Hymenoptera, Apidae). Xylocopa (Koptortosoma) pubescens Spinola, 1838, species native to Africa and the Middle East, is recorded for the first time in metropolitan France where it has been observed in an urban garden in Ronchin (Nord). To assess its ability to establish and expand, we developed a MAXENT climatic niche model. Ronchin is slightly above the threshold of suitability of X. pubescens. We assume that it should not expand in this unsuitable region. However, the species should be monitored.

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