Helen Alipanah - Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection

The genus Eidophasia Stephens, ۱۸۴۰ and E. messingiella (Fischer von Röslerstamm, ۱۸۴۰) are newly reported for the fauna of Iran. They were identified based on three and one specimens collected in Kordestan and Tehran Provinces, respectively. Taxonomic characterization of the species, as well as figures of the adult female, collecting data map, and both male and female genitalia are briefly described and illustrated.

Eidophasia messingiella, distribution, new record, Iran