Introduction of Some Heteroptera of Shend Abad Region and Environ (Iran)

Abstract

The Heteroptera are very important in agriculture. In this suborder there are aquatic, semi-aquatic, and terrestrial species, some of which are important agricultural and silvicultural pests. During 2006-2007, in the course of faunistic survey of Heteroptera in Shend Abad region and environ (Located in East Azarbayjan in Iran), 46 species belonging to 15 families were collected and identified. All species are first records from the region.