Haplothrips aliakbarii sp. nov. (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae): a new thrips on oak trees from Ilam Province (western Iran)

Haplothrips aliakbarii sp. nov. (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae): a new thrips on oak trees from Ilam Province (western Iran)

Haplothrips aliakbarii sp. nov. (Phlaeothripidae: Phlaeothripinae) is described and illustrated from Ilam Province, westernIran. This new species was collected on the leaves of oak trees (Quercus brantii). An identification key for Iranian species of Haplothripsis presented.

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