Ommatissus lybicus Bergevin, 1930 (Figs 11 and 19)

Recorded damage and economic importance in the orchards of Iran: The species has been recorded as a very serious and a key pest on date palm in all Iranian palm growing areas on leaves and fruits of palm trees (Gardenhire 1958; Farahbakhsh 1961; Gharib 1966 and 1998; Behdad 1991; Dlabola 1994; Abaii 2000; Payandeh et al. 2008; Lashkari et al. 2008a, b; Assari et al. 2012; Koliayee et al. 2012; Arbabtafti et al. 2014).

Recorded damage in the orchards of other parts of the world: Economic importance on date palm throughout west Palaearctic (Wilson & O’Brien 1987; Asche & Wilson 1989; Wilson 2005).

Recorded distribution in Iran: From central Iran to the coasts of Persian Gulf and Oman Sea in all palm growing areas (Gharib 1998).

Conclusion: The economic importance of this species is widely documented in Iran and west Palaearctic . It is considered as a serious pest in Iran.