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 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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