Vespas Spheciformes (Hymenoptera, Apoidea) do Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil

Abstract

ABSTRACT. Spheciformes Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apoidea) from Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Here we present a species list of spheciformes wasps of the families Ampulicidae, Sphecidae and Crabronidae, registered in west and southwest of the Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazil. The surveys were conducted in 22 sampling points, with emphasis on Serra da Bodoquena region, covering the biomes: Cerrado, Atlantic Forest and Chaco. We recorded 506 individuals distributed in 47 genera and 109 species. Trypoxylon Latreille was the most diverse genus with 155 individuals collected and 12 morphospecies, being the only genus sampled in all methodologies. Eremnophila binodis (Fabricius, 1798) was the most abundant species recorded from these wasps with 35 individuals collected. This list adds 83 new records to this wasp's distribution in the state, expanding to 139 species of wasps spheciformes known to the state.KEYWORDS. Crabronidae, Neotropical Region, solitary wasps, Sphecidae, Biota-MS Program.RESUMO. Apresentamos aqui uma lista de espécies de vespas esfeciformes das famílias Ampulicidae, Sphecidae e Crabronidae registradas para o oeste e sudoeste do estado de Mato Grosso do Sul em inventários recentes realizados em 22 pontos amostrais, com principal ênfase na Serra da Bodoquena, contemplando os principais biomas do estado como o Cerrado, a Mata Atlântica e o Chaco Brasileiro. Foram registrados 506 indivíduos distribuídos em 109 espécies e 47 gêneros. Trypoxylon Latreille foi o gênero mais diverso com 155 indivíduos coletados e 12 espécies, sendo o único gênero amostrado em todas as metodologias. Eremnophila binodis (Fabricius, 1798) foi a espécie mais abundante registrada dentre os esfeciformes, com 35 indivíduos coletados. Esta lista acrescenta 83 novos registros de distribuição de espécies dessas vespas no estado, ampliando para 139 espécies de vespas esfeciformes conhecidas para o estado.

Record of bees and wasps (Insecta: Hymenoptera) during the dry season in a floodplain in the South Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

“…Although the diversity of wasps is certainly higher and more sampled in the present study, the number of bee species known to Mato Grosso do Sul indicates that this group is best studied at this moment (Auko & silvestre 2013;Moure et al 2013;Auko et al 2017;liMA & silvestre 2017;luz et al 2017;shiMbori et al 2017;trAd & silvestre 2017).…”

“…The current knowledge of Hymenoptera in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul comprises about 386 species (260 nominal) in 107 genera of bees (Moure et al 2013;liMA & silvestre 2017), and at least 420 species in 286 genera of wasps (Auko & silvestre 2013;Auko et al 2017;luz et al 2017;shiMbori et al 2017;trAd & silvestre 2017). However, many of these records are generic identifications, and some of these are outside the Pantanal biome.…”

Solitary wasp diversity (Hymenoptera: Aculeata) in different cultivation environments

“…The preference of smaller diameter orifices for nest building and provisioning may reflect behavioral strategies adopted to minimize energetic expenditure in relation to the morphological characteristics and body structure of each species, which presumably replicates the wasps' behavior in their natural environment. Furthermore, Trad and Silvestre (2017) found that most wasp species are correlated with a specific type of phytophysiognomy, and that the distribution and diversity of these wasps are determined by the heterogeneity of habitats, their spatial arrangement, the availability of resources, including nest-building materials, and land use. Aguiar and Martins (2002) concluded that the occupation of larger orifices would require the expenditure of more energy and material for the construction of the nest, with the preference for a given diameter reflecting the body size of the female wasp.…”