Review of the genus Mesopolobus Westwood (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) in Iran with a new record

Volume 11, Issue 1
March 2022
Pages 85-92

Document Type : Original Research

Authors

1 Entomological Department, Agricultural Faculty, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran.

2 Plant Protection Research Department, East Azarbaijan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Tabriz, Iran.

Abstract
Prior to this study eight species of Mesopolobus Westwood were recognized from Iran. In this study, one species namely M. aspilus (Walker) is newly recorded. An illustration of the external features of this species is provided. All known species from Iran were reviewed, the key to species and their geographical distribution in Iran is provided.

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