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- A review of digger wasps in Egypt highlights two genera: Philanthinus de Beaumont and Philanthus Fabricius, noting one species from Philanthinus and ten from Philanthus.
- A new species, Philanthus pulawskii, is described, and Philanthus ammochrysus is newly recorded for Egypt.
- Doubtful records for three species, along with a key and illustrations for identifying the Egyptian Philanthus species, are included in the study.
Article Abstract
The digger wasps of the genera Philanthinus de Beaumont and Philanthus Fabricius (Crabronidae: Philanthinae) of Egypt are reviewed. One species in Philanthinus and 10 in Philanthus are recorded. Philanthus ammochrysus is newly recorded for the country, and a new species, Philanthus pulawskii Malash, Edmardash and Gadallah is described. The following species and subspecies are doubtful records: Philanthus sulphureus F. Smith, P. venustus (Rossi), and P. triangulum obliteratum Pic. A key to the Egyptian species of Philanthus is provided. Illustrations to all important characters of species under study are also provided.
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