Taxonomic Studies on the Super Family Apoidea and Family Vespidae (Hymenoptera) from Himachal Pradesh and Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

This book provides an in-depth taxonomic study of the superfamily Apoidea in the regions of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. The Apoidea superfamily, which includes nine families, is primarily composed of bees and sphecoid wasps, with the Apidae family being the most diverse. These insects play a crucial role in ecosystems, especially in pollination of both agricultural and wild vegetation. Through extensive field surveys and the examination of the National Zoological Collections, this book documents 52 species of Apoidea, detailing their habitat, floral associations, zoogeographic distribution, and conservation needs.

This book focuses on the taxonomic exploration of the superfamily Apoidea from the regions of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh, with a special emphasis on the family Apidae. The study includes detailed accounts of 52 species, collected through extensive field surveys and samples from the National Zoological Collections at ZSI, Solan. The book examines habitat preferences, floral associations, and the zoogeographic distribution of Apoidea in the studied regions. It highlights the ecological importance of these insects as pollinators and underscores the necessity of documenting and conserving this critical fauna for future sustainability.

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