SPECIES OF HYMENOPTERA DESCRIBED BY LINNAEUS IN THE GENERA SPHEX, CHRYSIS, VESPA, APIS AND MUTILLA

Data are presented on the type‐material representing the species described by Linnaeus in his genera Sphex, Chrysis, Vespa, Apis and Mutilla, The names here considered total 158; six are currently applied in the Hymenoptera Parasitica. Of the balance of 147, three are emendations and five are unavailable homonyms or names proposed in the synonymy of other species. Fifteen Linnaean names are here placed as synonyms. One name is attributed to an author other than Linnaeus, and live names remain species incertae sedis. The remainder, 118, are applied as valid names in die Hymenoptera Aculeata. Holotype specimens in London, Uppsala or Stockholm represent 60 names; 55 names are based on lectotype specimens of which 49 are here designated, two by other authors. One name is represented by a neotype specimen in Lund, and one by a lectotype figure. One non‐aculeate species is based on syntypes. Specimens appear to be lost with respect to 25 names; three specimens in Uppsala may be the holotypes of a further three species. Eight new combinations are made, and twelve new synonyms established; three further new combinations and three further new synonymies are suggested. A systematically arranged summary of species treated and of nomenclatural changes made is given. Nomenclatural changes affecting non‐Linnaean names are included where relevant; lectotypes are designated for two non‐Linnaean species. Copyright © 1979, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved