To the knowledge of the fauna of thrips (Thysanoptera) of the Middle East and the South Caspian region Author Poushkova, S. V. Author Kasatkin, D. G. text Caucasian Entomological Bulletin 2020 2020-10-06 16 2 213 217 http://dx.doi.org/10.23885/181433262020162-213217 journal article 10.23885/181433262020162-213217 2713-1785 13274147 Phlaeothrips coriaceus (Haliday, 1836) Material. Iran : 1♀ (сSP), Golestan Prov. , near Gorgan , Ziarat vill., 36.672964 N / 54.4688 E , on Berberis sp., 27.05.2016 ; 1♀ (cRV), Gilan Prov. , near Barehsar vill., 36.74955 N / 9.720965 E , on dead trees branches, 8.05.2017 . Distribution. Europe, Iran . The knowledge about the Thysanoptera fauna of Azerbaijan , Iran and Lebanon are significantly added after our investigations. One species (?) Aeolothrips unknown for Iranian fauna was found. In addition, 9 species from 8 genera are recorded for the first time for Azerbaijan and 15 species from 9 genera for Lebanon .