Isodontia mexicana, a new invasive wasp species in the Republic of Moldova fauna
Journal: Studia Universitatis Moldaviae Seria Științe ale Naturii
Year: 2024

A new invasive wasp species, Isodontia mexicana (Hymenoptera) was reared from artificial shelters in 2024 on the territory of the Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection, Republic of Moldova. We analyzed the biology, the history of the species’ distribution in Europe and the possibility of its use in plant protection. I. mexicana species came from Central America to Europe during the Second World War and did not change its ecological niche in the invaded area. The presence of a re