The areal complexes of social wasps (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) of Western Transbaikalye

In the article the analysis of areal complexes of social wasps of Transbaikalye on the basis of 15 species revealed by us is given. The 8 subgroups from 6 areal groups have been defined, they are united in 2 overgroups (polyzonal and temperate). The inclusion Polistes snelleni Sauss in the list of rare insects of Buryatia has been recommended.