Faunistic study of the fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of Kandovan valley with a new record for Iran

Abstract :

Based on specimens collected from kandovan valley (East Azerbaijan province) during 2010, Twenty one species belonging to twelve genera were recognized. Of them, Actinoptera discoidea (Fallen, 1814) is being newly reported for the Iranian fauna. Identification key to the species was prepared. The locality and host plants of each species are given


Keyword :

Tephritidae, Kandovan valley, Iran, new record


Author(s) : Khaghaninia, S., Gharajedaghi, Y.
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Published Issue : 2012 Vol. 7 Number 2


2012 Vol. 7 Number 2