Andrena (Hoplandrena) ferox Smith 1847

Andrena (Hoplandrena) ferox Smith, 1847 New data. Portugal • Aveiro, Mealhada, Buçaco; 1876–1910; 1 ♂ (ZOO.0032110) • Coimbra, Coimbra, Ponte da Portela; 22. iv. 1968; 1 ♂ (ZOO.0027629, Fig. 3 B); leg. M. A. Diniz • Guarda, Sabugal, Santo Estêvão; 25. iv. 2023; 1 ♀ (C 4705); leg. H. Gaspar, FLOW. Remarks. Specially associated with Quercus L. forests, the new findings are from sites with relatively well-preserved forests of this type. A. ferox is found here and there in more temperate parts of northern Spain, but these records noticeably expand the Iberian range. Distribution. Central region.