A study of the family Chloropidae (Diptera) in grasslands of East Azerbaijan province

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In order to study the phytophagous flies of the family Chloropidae in grasslands of East Azarbayjan province, a survey was carried out during 2009-2013.Seven species belonging to two genera were identified of which six species are newly recorded for the Iranian insect fauna as Chlorops adjunctus, C. calceatus, C. figuratus, C. puncticornis, C. serenus and Meromyza variegate.
 
 

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  • Receive Date: 27 May 2013
  • Revise Date: 13 June 2016
  • Accept Date: 27 November 2013

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