Eidophasia messingiella (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1840) (Lepidoptera, Plutellidae), a new genus and species from Iran

Document Type : Original Research

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Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection
Abstract
The genus Eidophasia Stephens, 1840 and E. messingiella (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1840) are newly reported for the fauna of Iran. They were identified based on three and one specimens collected in Kordestan and Tehran Provinces, respectively. Taxonomic characterization of the species, as well as figures of the adult female, collecting data map, and both male and female genitalia are briefly described and illustrated.
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