Introduction to the asilidae fauna (insecta: diptera) of Fars Province, Iran

Saghaei N., Ostovan H., Shojaei M., HAYAT R.

Turkish Journal of Zoology, vol.33, no.2, pp.187-200, 2009 (Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/zoo-0807-16
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Zoology
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.187-200
  • Keywords: Asilidae, Diptera, Fars province, Fauna, Iran
  • Isparta University of Applied Sciences Affiliated: No

Abstract

Fars province in the south of Iran was surveyed for Asilidae (Insecta: Diptera) during 2006-2007. Twenty six species, belonging to 19 genera and 7 subfamilies: Apocleinae (5 species), Asilinae (7 species), Dasypogoninae (2 species), Laphriinae (2 species), Laphystiinae (1 species), Leptogastrinae (1 species) and Stenopogoninae (8 species), were recorded. Of these, 5 species are new to the fauna of Iran. Additionally 2 subfamilies, 10 genera, and 22 species were recorded for the first time from Fars province. Distributional data for each species are included. © TÜBİTAK.