Studies of biodiversity are based upon counting species (or other taxa) in different areas. Yet, sociological aspects of the science of systematics influence the original recognition of species. These may include differences between systematists regarding species concepts, or perhaps changing habits of single workers as they age. Prominent revisions may excite or exterminate interest by other workers. Certain regions of the globe are simply better known than others. The last 100 years of Hymenopteran taxonomy is reviewed to examine the influence of these factors on alpha diversity.
Species 1: Hymenoptera
Keywords: alpha-diversity, taxonomy
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