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Systematic & Applied Acarology
(2009) 14, 136–139.Amblyseius ampullosus
Wu & Lan (Acari: Phytoseiidae), a new species record for the Iranian faunaD. SHIRDEL 1, M. ARBABI 2 & F. FARAJI 3
1 Department of Plant Pests and Diseases Research, Agricultural and Natural Research Centre of East Azarbaijan Province, Khosrowshahr, Iran. E-mail: dshirdel@yahoo.com
2 Department of Agricultural Zoology Research, Plant Protection Research Institute, P.O. Box 1454, 19395 Tehran, Iran
3 MITOX Consultants, P.O. Box 92260, 1090 AG Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Abstract
Amblyseius ampullosus Wu & Lan was found in Iran for the first time in barley-covered soil taken from a farm in East Azarbaijan Province. The adult female of A. ampullosus is redescribed and illustrated. A key to the Iranian species of Amblyseius is given.
Key words: Acari, Phytoseiidae, Amblyseius, new record, Iran
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Accepted by A. Baker: 26 Apr. 2009
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