An additional record of Microsphecia tineiformis (Esper, 1789) for the Maltese Islands (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae)
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Lepidoptera, Sesiidae, Microsphecia tineiformis, Maltese IslandsAbstract
An additional record of Microsphecia tineiformis (Esper, 1789) is reported for the Maltese Islands. The status of this local species is discussed.
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