Aphids of Iran

Version: 1.3.5 ----- Release date: 2024.09.25

In this comprehensive regularly updated checklist, the aphid taxa (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Aphidomorpha) recorded in Iran have been listed. The geographical range of this checklist covers all the provinces of Iran. The aphids, host plants and distributions recorded are taken from a wide body of literature, including books, journals, a few authentic proceedings and theses.

The scientific names of aphid taxa and validity of these have been confirmed using the online resource "Aphid Species File", Available from: https://aphid.speciesfile.org/.

This information is updated regularly to ensure that the most current and accurate data is available to users. Synonyms mentioned for some aphid species are the only ones given in the literature concerning the aphids of Iran or are those published in the scientific literature as valid names at the time of publication. Comments are made on some taxa regarding their recent taxonomic position, or other information particular to them.

The scientific names of the plants are also updated and follow 'Plants of the World Online,' facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, available at: http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/. Information from the original sources is presented in front of each plant name in brackets.

Citation: To cite this database, please use the following format: Mehrparvar, M. (Year) Aphids of Iran. Version X.X.X. [retrieval date: YYYY.MM.DD]. <http://aphidsofiran.aphidology.com>. For example: Mehrparvar, M. (2024) Aphids of Iran. Version 1.2.4. [retrieval date: 2024.08.07]. <http://aphidsofiran.aphidology.com>.

This checklist is updated regularly and then becomes available. If you find any omissions or mistakes, please email aphidology@gmail.com