First record of Mymarommatidae (Hymenoptera) from the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Abstract This study presents the first record of the family Mymarommatidae (Hymenoptera: Mymarommatoidea) in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Following a structured multi-island sampling effort, three specimens were collected from Floreana, Isabela and San Cristóbal, extending the known distribution of this rare insect family to the Pacific archipelago. The specimens were collected using Malaise traps and yellow pan traps in coastal and dry zones at low elevations. This discovery contributes significantly to the understanding of Hymenoptera diversity in the Galapagos, and further research is suggested to explore potential endemism and host interactions in these unique ecosystems.