Identification and Differential Distribution Pentatomidae Family (Heteroptera) in West Azarbaijan Province (Iran)

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The faunistic study was carried out during 2002-2003 and specimens were collected from 13 cities of the West Azarbaijan province showing a normal distribution of this family. Totally 22 genera and 35 species of Pentatominae and Podopinae subfamilies were collected and identified mainly focusing on male genitalia and some other morphological characters. 30 new species and 1 new species and 1 new genus record from Province and Iran respectively.

Keywords: Heteroptera, Pentatomidae, Podopinae, Pentatominae, West Azarbaijan province

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