Sphecodes ruficrus (Erichson, 1835)

Described as: Dichroa ruficrus Erichson, 1835: 101 –102.

Synonyms: Sphecodes hispanicus Wesmael, 1835: 285 –286.

Sphecodes rufipes Smith, 1853: 37 .

Sphecodes gibbus var. tunetanus Gribodo, 1894: 293 –294.

Sphecodes atrohirtus Pérez, 1903 (nomen novum for S. hispanicus Wesmael, 1836 sensu Hagens, 1882): CCXIX.

Distribution. South and western Europe: Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Russia. This species extends its distribution area to north-east (Westrich 1989, Warncke 1992).

Biology. Species of sandy sites, in southern Europe common in such localities. Herrmann (2006) described the biology and hosts. The main host is Andrena humilis, also related species A. livens Pérez and A. taraxaci Giraud are possible hosts of this species. We have studied this species in Spain in association with A. livens . Westrich (1989) reported Andrena decipiens Schenck as a host, but with no further details.