First records of the American wasps Sceliphron caementarium (Drury, 1770) and Isodontia mexicana (de Saussure, 1867) (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae) from Bulgaria
Journal Title: ZooNotes - Year 2017, Vol 118, Issue 0
Abstract
Two alien sphecid species are reported for the first time for Bulgaria. Nearctic species Sceliphron caementarium (Drury, 1770) and Isodontia mexicana (de Saussure, 1867) were found in Sofia. The first species is collected as well from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, near Varna.
Authors and Affiliations
DENIS GRADINAROV
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