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DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF MYMAROMMATIDAE WASPS IN THE ATLANTIC FOREST OF ESPÍRITO SANTO AND IN THE CERRADO OF TOCANTINS

ABSTRACT

Mymarommatidae wasps are considered rare worldwide with only four individuals found in Brazil. This study aimed to investigate their abundance and distribution in the Atlantic Forest of Aracruz (Espírito Santo State), and in the Cerrado (three localities of the Tocantins State). Eighty four and 85 individuals were found in Espírito Santo and Tocantins, respectively. These results integrate the Cerrado of Tocantins to the distribution area of these wasps, increasing their register in Brazil. Besides, it shows the highest number of individuals collected of this family in the world.

Key words:
Palaeomymar sp.; Cerrado; Atlantic Forest

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