Abstract
The data on specific diversity, taxonomy, phenology and distribution of the noctuid moths of the subfamily Heliothinae in Iran are reviewed. The fauna of Heliothinae in Iran consists of 19 species belonging to 8 genera. A systematic list of Iranian Heliothinae is presented. The following information is provided for each species: scientific name, citation of the original description, type locality, references for Iran, bionomics, general distribution, distribution in Iran and list of material examined. Each species is illustrated with colour photographs of imago and male and female genitalia. Some observations from a numerical analysis of biogeographic patterns are presented.References
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