Bembix pallescens Priesner, 1958 Distribution in the Arabian Peninsula: Kuwait (Al-Houty 1989, 1997), Oman (Guichard 1980; Hamer 1986, 1988), United Arab Emirates (Roche 1981; Hamer 1986, 1988; Gillett & Gillett 2005; Howarth & Gillett 2008 as Bembyx pallescens). Extralimital distribution: Egypt.