New Data of the Genus Opius Wesmael (Hymenoptera: Braconidae, Opiinae) from Northern Iran

Document Type : Original Research

Authors
S. Dolati 1
A. A. Talebi 1
S. Farahani 2
M. Khayrandish 3
1 Department of Agricultural Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, 14115-336, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
2 Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
3 Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Abstract
Species of the genus Opius Wesmael, 1835 (Hym.: Braconidae, Opiinae) was faunistically studied in northern provinces of Iran. Malaise traps were used to obtain adult specimens from various habitats during 2010–2011. A total of 17 species, belonging to 12 subgenera, were identified, of which six species including O. (Hypocynodus) larissa Fischer, 1968; O. (Allotypus) saevus Haliday, 1837; O. (Merotrachys) schmidti Fischer, 1960; O. (Misophthora) pulicariae Fischer, 1969; O. (Thoracosema) repentinus Papp, 1980; and O. (Nosopaeopius) ochrogaster Wesmael, 1835 were recorded for the first time from Iran. A key for identification of the collected species is provided.

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Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Volume 21, Issue 7
November and December 2019
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