Chalcidoidea of Iran (Insecta: Hymenoptera)

Iran has a rich and diverse insect fauna, including Chalcidoidea, which is parasitoids of hosts in at least 12 different insect orders. This book summarizes the results of all prior research on species diversity of Iranian Chalcidoidea, including host records and distribution records by province and country, and compares it with that of 15 adjacent countries. It will be an invaluable source of information for all those involved with chalcidoids, insect systematics, and crop protection.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 448 pages
\n Publication date: 12 February 2021
\n Publisher: CABI Publishing
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The superfamily Chalcidoidea (Insecta,Hymenoptera) is a vast and diverse group of insects, with over 26,000 described species worldwide. However, its estimated total diversity exceeds 500,000 species, making the majority of these species yet to be discovered and described. Most chalcidoid species are parasitoids of hosts in at least 12 different insect orders, attacking various stages of their life cycles. While phytophagy is a common life cycle, chalcidoids also engage in other ecological roles and host a wide range of organisms.

Iran, as the 18th largest country in the world, boasts a rich and diverse insect fauna, including Chalcidoidea. This superfamily is particularly interesting from a biogeographic perspective and is considered a paradise for entomologists. This book summarizes the results of all prior research on the species diversity of Iranian Chalcidoidea. It includes host records and distribution records by province in Iran, as well as global distribution by country for 1,351 species of Chalcidoidea recorded from Iran until the end of 2019. Additionally, the book compares the faunal diversity of each of the 20 families of Chalcidoidea known from Iran with that of 15 adjacent countries. Furthermore, it provides general information on world diversity, recognition, phylogenetic relationships, and host relationships for each family.

The book is an invaluable resource for anyone involved with chalcidoids, insect systematics, crop protection, particularly biological control and Integrated Pest Management. Its comprehensive coverage of Iranian Chalcidoidea and its comparison with other regions will greatly enhance our understanding of this diverse superfamily and its ecological significance.

\n Weight: 1392g\n
Dimension: 197 x 252 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781789248463\n \n