Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics

Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics

New finding of Stathmopoda ficivora Kasy, 1973 in Iran (Lepidoptera, Gelechioidea: Stathmopodidae)

Author
Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection (IRIPP), Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran
Abstract
Stathmopoda ficivora Kasy was identified based on a female specimen collected in the late of June 2013 in Dorbadam protected area, N. Ghuchan, Khorasan-e Razavi Province. This species is newly reported for the fauna of Iran. A brief taxonomic characterization of the species is provided and the examined adult female and its genitalia are figured.

Graphical Abstract

New finding of Stathmopoda ficivora Kasy, 1973 in Iran (Lepidoptera, Gelechioidea: Stathmopodidae)
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Volume 4, Issue 2
Spring 2018
Pages 99-103

  • Receive Date 09 January 2018
  • Revise Date 25 January 2018
  • Accept Date 07 February 2018
  • Publish Date 08 February 2018