An investigation of the fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) fauna in Ajabshir region (East Azerbaijan province) with the new record from Iran (part 1)

Abstract :

Based on specimens collected from Ajabshir region during 2009-2010, forty nine species of sixteen genera were recognized which Orellia distans Loew, 1847 is being newly reported for the Iran insect fauna. At the first part of this study, identification key and photos of the studied species are prepared. At the second part of this study, the locality, host plants, distribution of the studied species and references are prepared


Keyword :

Tephritidae, Fruit flies, Ajabshir region, Iran, New record


Author(s) : Gharajedaghi, Y., Khaghaninia, S., Pour Abad, R. F.
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Published Issue : 2012 Vol. 7 Number 1


2012 Vol. 7 Number 1