Colombia, located within the Tropical Andes Hotspot, is one of the most biodiverse countries, yet its social wasp diversity remains insufficiently documented. An update of the social wasps of Colombia is conducted, based on information from literature as well as on examination in collections. A total of 275 species and 26 subspecies of Polistinae in Colombia were recorded, with 161 species and 11 subspecies belonging to Epiponini, 86 species and 4 subspecies to Mischocyttarini, and 28 species and 11 subspecies to Polistini. New geographical records are given, highlighting the country’s unique faunal composition. This study provides an updated taxonomic list of Polistinae in Colombia compiling 22 species to previous lists, all of these exclusive to Colombia and offers an identification key for the genera occurring in the country. These findings highlight the need for continued research, given the potential for undiscovered species and further research on the diversity of the Polistinae.
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