New records of Tetracneminae (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Encyrtidae) from Iran

Objective & Hypothesis:One genus and 3 species belonging to 3 tribes of Tetracneminae (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, and Encyrtidae) are recorded for the first time from Iran.

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Key Findings & Data:The species Aenasius bambawalei Hayat is considered as a junior synonym of A. arizonensis (Girault).

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Conclusion & Impact:In addition, available information for each species and comments on taxonomy, biology, and geographical distribution are included.

🔬Design:Research Article

📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Key words: Aenasius · bambawalei · arizonensis

Abstract

One genus and 3 species belonging to 3 tribes of Tetracneminae (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, and Encyrtidae) are recorded for the first time from Iran. The species Aenasius bambawalei Hayat is considered as a junior synonym of A. arizonensis (Girault). Nipaecoccus viridis is recorded as a new host for Leptomastix longicornis. In addition, available information for each species and comments on taxonomy, biology, and geographical distribution are included.

Özet

One genus and 3 species belonging to 3 tribes of Tetracneminae (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, and Encyrtidae) are recorded for the first time from Iran. The species Aenasius bambawalei Hayat is considered as a junior synonym of A. arizonensis (Girault). Nipaecoccus viridis is recorded as a new host for Leptomastix longicornis. In addition, available information for each species and comments on taxonomy, biology, and geographical distribution are included.

Keywords

Key words: Aenasius bambawalei arizonensis Iran

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FALLAHZADEH, M., JAPOSHVILI, G., ABDIMALEKI, R., SAGHAEI, N. (2014). New records of Tetracneminae (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Encyrtidae) from Iran. Turkish Journal of Zoology, Cilt: 38 - Sayı: 4, 515–518. https://ajindex.com/articles/203991

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