Title of article :
New records of two cuckoo wasp species (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae) from Iran
Author/Authors :
Falahatpisheh ، Ali Department of Entomology - Islamic Azad University, Jahrom Branch , Fallahzadeh ، Majid Department of Entomology - Islamic Azad University, Jahrom Branch , Dousti ، Abu Fazel Department of Entomology - Islamic Azad University, Jahrom Branch , Strumia ، Franco Physics Department - Pisa University , Saghaei ، Nazila Department of Entomology - Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht Branch
Abstract :
Two cuckoo wasp species (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae), Trichrysis lacerta (Semenov, 1954) from the subfamily Chrysidinae, and Cleptes striatipleuris Rosa, Forshage, Paukkunen Soon, 2015 from the subfamily Cleptinae, are newly documented for the Iranian fauna. The specimens were collected using Malaise traps in the Fars Province, south of Iran during 2015-2016. Notes about taxonomy, relevant references as well as geographical distribution of both species are given. The total number of Iranian Trichrysis and Cleptes currently increased to four and three species, respectively.
Keywords :
Cuckoo wasps , Chrysidinae , Cleptinae , Hymenoptera , new records
Journal title :
Journal of Insects Biodiversity and Systematics
Journal title :
Journal of Insects Biodiversity and Systematics
