Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) Fauna of Natural Protection Areas in East Mediteranean Region of Turkey, Part I

Abstract

Ichneumonidae species diversity of three Natural Protection Areas (Halep Çamlığı, Kengerlidüz, Habib-i Neccar) chosen from East Mediterranean Region of Turkey were investigated comparatively. The surveys were conducted between March-September 2007-2008 once a month intervals. In the study, 54 species were determined, of which 17 species were recorded for the first time in Turkish Ichneumonidae fauna. Zoogeographical notes were given for each species. Also, the hotspot distributions were added.