Abstract
Ammophila nancy new species (Hymenoptera, Sphecidae), is described from Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Mexico (Sonora and Baja California). The new species is a member of the pruinosa complex which also contains californica Menke, 1964, and pruinosa Cresson, 1865. A key is provided for the identification of the three species.References
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