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Study on wasps species (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) recorded from district Shikarpur Sindh

. Shah Rukh Soomro, Abdul Manan Shaikh Waheed Ali Panhwar, Hisamuddin Shaikh, Summaya Naimat Shaikh, Asim Ali Mirbahar


Abstract

The family Vespidae comprises wasps. The larvae of Vespidae (wasps) prey on caterpillars and other insects, making them an effective biological control agent in terrestrial ecosystems. These wasps are also important pollinators for a wide variety of fruit and vegetable plants. The majority of their habitats are in forests, fields of vegetables and fruit orchards. It is well known that wasps play a vital part in ecosystems around the world, and some species are used as pesticides for cultivated plants as well as for the beekeeping sector. The study was conducted on the different fauna of wasp family of district Shikarpur Sindh, Pakistan. The specimens were captured during the 2021 – 2022. 189 specimens were collected and identified. Total five species were identified,  belonging to the Vespidae family are Vespa orientalis, Polistes indicus, Polistes wattii, Polisres olivaceous, Delta dimidiatipenne. Morphological characters along with digital images are given. Definitely this study will form a base line for future researchers.

Keywords: -Species Hymenoptera, Distribution, Systematics, Vespidae.

 

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