An illustrated key to species of the genus Thrips Linnaeus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) from Iran, with an updated checklist

The genus Thrips Linnaeus (Thripidae: Thripinae) is one of the largest groups of thrips in Iran, which include some important pests. Majority species of the genus Thrips are herbivorous living on leaves and flowers on different plant families. In this paper, a key to ۳۱ Iranian Thrips species is provided, along with additional new distribution information of ۱۷ species in Iran.

کلیدواژه ها:

thrips ، Key ، Thripinae ، thrips fauna ، Iran