The introduction and establishment of Sceliphron caementarium (Drury, 1773) (Hymenoptera, Sphecidae) in Malta (Central Mediterranean)

By

Cassar, Thomas
Mifsud, David

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2020

Original Publication

Journal of Hymenoptera research

Volume

79

Pages

163--168

Subjects

Alien , invasive species , Maltese Islands , mud-dauber

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Washington, D.C International Society of Hymenopterists

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.79.58659

 

Abstract

The introduction and establishment of the North American mud-dauber wasp Sceliphron caementarium (Drury, 1773) is reported for the first time from the Maltese Islands. A check-list of the Maltese Sphecidae is provided.