Anthophora (Pyganthophora) orientalis Morawitz, 1877 * (fig. 25.1–2)

Distribution: PALAEARCTIC: Northern Mediterranean and Russia (Rasmont 2014b).

Material examined. Bekaa: West Bekaa, Kefraya, 1107 m, 27.IV.2019, 1♀, leg. Rasmont P.

N. Lebanon: Tannourine El Tahta, El Masbak, 1112 m, 25.IV.2019, 1♂ ; Tannourine El Tahta, Mar Boutros, 1181 m, 25.IV.2019, 3♂, leg. Rasmont P.

Flower records. Asparagaceae: Bellevalia nivalis; Boraginaceae: Anchusa hybrida .