First record of Vadonia saucia (Mulsant & Godart, 1855) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from Bulgaria
Journal Title: ZooNotes - Year 2018, Vol 126, Issue 0
Abstract
Single male and single female specimens of Vadonia saucia (Mulsant & Godart, 1855), collected from Yambol (SE Bulgaria), were identified in examination of material from collection of the National Museum of Natural History in Sofia. The species is reported for the first time for the country.
Authors and Affiliations
DENIS GRADINAROV
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