New Records of Spheciformes Wasps (Insecta, Hymenoptera, Apoidea) for Djerba Island, Tunisia

Researchers have documented four previously unrecorded species of Spheciformes wasps on Djerba Island, Tunisia, including one from the Crabronidae family (genus Tachysphex) and three from the Philanthidae family (genus Cerceris). This discovery expands the known biodiversity of the island and contributes to the understanding of wasp distribution in Tunisia. The study provides detailed morphological descriptions and illustrations for these species, offering new insights into their taxonomy and ecology. By analyzing specimens collected on Djerba, the researchers aimed to fill gaps in regional entomological records while highlighting the importance of island ecosystems like those protected under UNESCO's World Heritage designation.

Khedher, H. B., Yıldırım, E.,. (2024). NEW RECORDS OF SPHECIFORMES WASPS (INSECTA, HYMENOPTERA, APOIDEA) FOR DJERBA ISLAND, TUNISIA. Bulletin of the Iraq Natural History Museum, 18(1), 225–235. https://doi.org/10.26842/binhm.7.2024.18.1.0225