Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics

Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics

Study of the genus Ametastegia Costa (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae: Allantinae) in northern Iran, with the description of a new species

Authors
1 Deptartement of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, P O. Box: 14115-336, Tehran, Iran
2 Senckenberg Deutshes Entomologisches Institut, Eberswalder Str. 90, 15374 Müncheberg, Germany
Abstract
The genus Ametastegia Costa 1882 (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae: Allantinae) was studied in northern Iran. The specimens were collected using sweeping net and Malaise traps during March to November 2010 and 2011. Four species were collected and identified of which Ametastegia persica Khayrandish, Talebi & Blank sp. n. is described as new to science. An illustrated key for identification of Ametastegia species in Iran is provided.

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Study of the genus Ametastegia Costa (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae: Allantinae) in northern Iran, with the description of a new species
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Volume 1, Issue 1
Summer 2015
Pages 17-32

  • Receive Date 02 September 2015
  • Revise Date 24 October 2015
  • Accept Date 05 November 2015
  • Publish Date 15 November 2015