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A review of Aphidius Nees (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae) in Iran: host associations, distribution and taxonomic notes

Ehsan Rakhshani, Ali Asghar Talebi, Petr Starý, ŠELJKO TOMANOVIÇ, Nickolas G. Kavallieratos, Shahab Manzari

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A survey of aphid parasitoids belonging to Aphidius Nees was conducted in several parts of Iran, and 17 species were identified between 2001 and 2005. Parasitoids were reared from field-collected aphids, and the tritrophic associations of parasitoids, their aphid hosts, and the respective food plants were determined. The species of Aphidius parasitoids are listed with their distribution and aphid-plant associations. An illustrated key for species identification is presented. Ambiguity of some characters is discussed, and the more reliable characters are indicated and used for the identification key.

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A survey of aphid parasitoids belonging to Aphidius Nees was conducted in several parts of Iran, and 17 species were identified between 2001 and 2005. Parasitoids were reared from field-collected aphids, and the tritrophic associations of parasitoids, their aphid hosts, and the respective food plants were determined. The species of Aphidius parasitoids are listed with their distribution and aphid-plant associations. An illustrated key for species identification is presented. Ambiguity of some characters is discussed, and the more reliable characters are indicated and used for the identification key.

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A survey of aphid parasitoids belonging to Aphidius Nees was conducted in several parts of Iran, and 17 species were identified between 2001 and 2005. Parasitoids were reared from field-collected aphids, and the tritrophic associations of parasitoids, their aphid hosts, and the respective food plants were determined. The species of Aphidius parasitoids are listed with their distribution and aphid-plant associations. An illustrated key for species identification is presented. Ambiguity of some characters is discussed, and the more reliable characters are indicated and used for the identification key.

Key concepts: Braconidae, Biology, Aphid, Hymenoptera, Parasitoid, Key (lock), Identification key, Host (biology)

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