A survey of Metopiinae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) in southern Iran, with three new records
The subfamily Metopiinae was taxonomically studied in Fars and Hormozgan provinces during 2011–2013. The specimens were collected by using Malaise traps and sweep net. Five species were collected and identified, of which three species are recorded for the first time from Iran: Colpotrochia cincta (S...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Tarbiat Modares
2015-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Crop Protection |
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Online Access: | http://jcp.modares.ac.ir/article-3-360-en.html |
Summary: | The subfamily Metopiinae was taxonomically studied in Fars and Hormozgan provinces during 2011–2013. The specimens were collected by using Malaise traps and sweep net. Five species were collected and identified, of which three species are recorded for the first time from Iran: Colpotrochia cincta (Scopoli, 1763), Exochus suborbitalis Schmiedeknecht, 1924, and Metopius (Peltocarus) turcestanicus Clement, 1930. An identification key to the species and an updating checklist of Metopiinae of Iran, as well as zoogeographical notes are provided. |
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ISSN: | 2251-9041 2251-905X |