The first report of Bregmatothrips dimorphus (Thys.: Thripidae) with an identification key to the species of the genus Bregmatothrips in Iran

Document Type : Short paper

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Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran

Abstract

In the present study, the species Bregmatothrips dimorphus (Priesner, 1919) collected on Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) in Tang-e Hammam, Chavar County (Ilam Province), is reported for the first time from Iran. The diagnostic morphological traits and geographical distribution of the newly recorded species are detailed. Additionally, an identification key for the three recognized species of this genus in Iran is included.

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