Journal of Insect Science (2012) 12 (90), 1-15

M. Mirab-balou, X.-l. Tong and X.-X. Chen (2012)
A new record and description of a new species of the genus Thrips, with an updated key to species from Iran
Journal of Insect Science 12 (90), 1-15
Abstract: An illustrated key is provided to distinguish the 26 species of the genus Thrips L. (Thripidae: Thripinae) recorded from Iran. Thrips alavii Mirab-balou, Tong and Chen, sp. n. is described and illustrated. Thrips alliorum (Priesner) is newly recorded for the fauna of Iran. A checklist is provided for all recorded species in this genus from Iran, with information on the geographical distribution for each species.
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Database assignments for author(s): Majid Mirab-balou, Xue-Xin Chen

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
identification/taxonomy

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Thrips tabaci		Iran
	Thrips meridionalis		Iran
	Thrips angusticeps		Iran
	Thrips hawaiiensis		Iran
	Thrips nigropilosus		Iran
	Thrips atratus		Iran
	Thrips fuscipennis		Iran
	Thrips major		Iran
	Thrips simplex		Iran
	Thrips flavus		Iran
	Thrips vulgatissimus		Iran
	Thrips alliorum		Iran
	Thrips coloratus		Iran
	Thrips minutissimus		Iran
	Thrips physapus		Iran
	Thrips pillichi		Iran