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Gastrosericus alwathbaensis is one of eight wasp species identified in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
Gastrosericus alwathbaensis is one of eight wasp species identified in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi ecologists discover eight wasp species
The insects found in nature reserves all belong to the digger wasp family
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The National
25 December, 2023