New records of Tetracneminae (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Encyrtidae) from Iran

Authors: MAJID FALLAHZADEH, GEORGE JAPOSHVILI, ROOHAFZA ABDIMALEKI, NAZILA SAGHAEI

Abstract: One genus and 3 species belonging to 3 tribes of Tetracneminae (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, and Encyrtidae) are recorded for the first time from Iran. The species Aenasius bambawalei Hayat is considered as a junior synonym of A. arizonensis (Girault). Nipaecoccus viridis is recorded as a new host for Leptomastix longicornis. In addition, available information for each species and comments on taxonomy, biology, and geographical distribution are included.

Keywords: Aenasius, bambawalei, arizonensis, Iran

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