A taxonomic study of Tunisian species wasps of genera Philanthinus, Philanthus and Pseudoscolia (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Philanthidae)

Abstract

Eight Tunisian species belonging to genera Philanthus Fabricius, 1790, Philanthinus de Beaumont, 1949 and Pseudoscolia Radoszkowski, 1876 except Philanthus minor Kohl, 1891 and Philanthus soikai de Beaumont, 1961 are morphologically described and a key for their identification is provided. Morphological characters are illustrated by digital photos and map of distribution in Tunisia of each species is given.