Bees of Ireland

doi:10.15468/vlbv3l

Bees of Ireland

Citation

Úna Fitzpatrick. Bees of Ireland. National Biodiversity Data Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/vlbv3l accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-02-07.

Description

Data on the distribution of bees from both published and unpublished sources have been compiled into a national database on Ireland's bees.

Purpose

This database was initially compiled as part of a Trinity College Dublin/Queen's University Belfast HEA funded research project on the conservation of Irish bees (2003-2006; Úna Fitzpatrick & Tomás Murray). It was used for conservation purposes, including the development of a Red List. It is now deposited with the National Biodiversity Data Centre and is managed by Úna Fitzpatrick.

Sampling Description

Quality Control

All data has been validated by an expert. The source data field indicates the published or unpublished source from which the data originates.

Method steps

Various: field observations, transect walks, pan trapping, malaise trapping.

Additional info

http://pollinators.biodiversityireland.ie/

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

Island of Ireland

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Úna Fitzpatrick
originator
Collated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre from different sources
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Beechfield House, WIT West Campus, Carriganore, Waterford
IE
Telephone: 051 306240
email: ufitzpatrick@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.pollinators.ie/

metadata author
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore WIT West Campus
Waterford
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: info@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/

Barry O'Neill
administrative point of contact
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore WIT West Campus
Waterford
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: boneill@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/