Xenylla mediterranea da Gama, 1964 (Collembola: Poduromorpha: Haypogastruride): A new record for Iranian fauna (Mazandaran province)

Abstract

During the collecting of Hypogastruridae (Collembola) in Mazandaran province, Xenylla mediterranea da Gama, 1964 was reported for the first time from Iran. With the new record in this study, the number of Xynella species known from Iran increased to four. Information for specie including material examined, description, ecology, distribution, and illustrations are given.

Keywords

• xenylla mediterranea
• hypogastruridae
• collembola
• iran
• new record