Anthophora (Anthophora) subterranea (Germar, 1826)

This species was listed as Anthophora canescens (Brullé, 1833) in Ghisbain & Rosa et al. (2023). However, the name with priority for this species is Anthophora subterranea (Germar, 1826) . Schwarz et al. (1996) considered A. subterranea (Germar, 1826) to be a nomen dubium, without providing any justification. In fact, the description and illustration of Megilla subterranea by Germar allows a confident identification of this taxon. Megilla subterranea Germar, 1826 is therefore revalidated with Anthophora canescens (Brullé, 1833) its junior synonym. This will be discussed in detail in an upcoming revision and identification key for European species of the genus Anthophora .

Distribution. Circum-Mediterranean. Outside Europe, known from the Near East and North Africa.