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27 July 2020 Review of Occurrence of Vespoidea (Hymenoptera) in the State of Campeche, Mexico
Maximiliano Vanoye-Eligio, Jorge Víctor HortaVega, Venancio Vanoye-Eligio, Madai Rosas-Mejía, Ludwin Jaime Estrada Ramírez
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Abstract

The superfamily Vespoidea of the order Hymenoptera is reportedly comprised of 27,389 species worldwide within 10 taxonomic families and represents a diversity of composition, behavioral habits, and ecological roles. Studies of Vespoidea in the state of Campeche, Mexico, are scarce, and most reports are focused on the family Formicidae. This study presents an analysis based on a literature review of the occurrence of Vespoidea in Campeche. Results indicate that 91 species in 3 taxonomic families (Formicidae, Pompilidae, and Vespidae) are found in Campeche. Tropical ecosystems of Campeche serve as habitats for 6.3% of the total species of Vespoidea in Mexico. Further research on the diversity and ecology of Vespoidea is suggested to increase our knowledge of Vespoidea as natural enemies and pollinators in agroecosystems and natural environments in the state of Campeche, Mexico.

Maximiliano Vanoye-Eligio, Jorge Víctor HortaVega, Venancio Vanoye-Eligio, Madai Rosas-Mejía, and Ludwin Jaime Estrada Ramírez "Review of Occurrence of Vespoidea (Hymenoptera) in the State of Campeche, Mexico," Journal of Entomological Science 55(3), 366-381, (27 July 2020). https://doi.org/10.18474/0749-8004-55.3.366
Received: 22 August 2019; Accepted: 3 September 2019; Published: 27 July 2020
KEYWORDS
Campeche
Hymenoptera
Vespoidea
wasps
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