Fallahzadeh, M., Abdimaleki, R., & Saghaei, N. 2013 Contribution to the Knowledge of the Ladybird beetles (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae), Predators of Mealybugs (Hemiptera, Pseudococcidae) in Hormozgan Province, Southern Iran. Biologiezentrum Linz/Austria 45(1): 673-679

Notes: The Coccinellid predators (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) associated with mealybug species (Hemiptera, Pseudococcidae) in Hormozgan province, south of Iran was studied during years 2009-2010. A total of 8 species representing 5 genera belonging to 3 subfamilies were collected and identified. Nephus (Sidis) hieckei riyadhensis FÜRSCH 1979 is new record for the fauna of Iran. Locality and date of collection, host(s) and distribution data for each species are provided.