1- Insect Taxonomy Research Department, Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, P. O. Box: 14115-336, Tehran, Iran
3- Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Iran
Abstract: (4893 Views)
A survey was conducted to study the fauna of the subfamily Aphidiinae (Hym., Braconidae) in Hormozgan province (Southern Iran). Specimens were collected using Malaise traps and sweep nets from various habitats during 2013–2016. A total of fiftheen species belonging to seven genera, Aphidius Nees, 1819 (7 species); Diaeretiella Starý, 1960 (1); Ephedrus Haliday, 1833 (2); Binodoxys Mackauer 1960 (1); Lysiphlebus Förster, 1862 (1); Praon Haliday, 1833 (2) and Trioxys Haliday, 1833 (1) were identified. All species are newly recorded from Hormozgan province (and its island). A key to the known species in Hormozgan province is provided.
Article Type:
Original Research |
Subject:
Systematics/Coleoptera Received: 2018/12/3 | Accepted: 2018/12/19 | Published: 2019/01/8