First record of the genus Sericothrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Iran

Abstract

The genus Sericothrips Haliday is reported for the first time from Iran, based on the materials collected on Lotus sp. and identified as S. bicornis (Karny). The illustrations are provided for the new record. This is the third genus of subfamily Sericothripinae in Iran. The number of Thysanoptera genera in accordance with recent changes in Iran as well as host association of Iranian Sericothripinae are discussed.