Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from Vrachanska Planina Mountains

Abstract

We give a list of 29 ant species in Vrachanska Planina Mts. from 24 localities. Nine species were confirmed by previously reported data. Among all 19 unpublished species (found in 50's of last century and during 2013-2014), 10 are new for the region. Four species are of nature conservation importance.

Keywords

• ants
• Balkans
• fauna
• protected species