The orthoptera of Sanliurfa province from the Mesopotamian part of Turkey

Previous records and 1920 newly collected specimens formed the basis of thi s survey of the Orthoptera of Sanliurfa (Urfa) province in southeastern Tur key. Eighty-six species and subspecies were recorded, both as the result of the field study and use of published data; they belong to seven families a nd Fifty genera. Eleven genera and thirty-two species were recorded for the first rime from Sanliurfa. Seven species were recorded as new for the sout heastern Anatolia. Eleven species with subspecies are endemic to Anatolia. Eremial faunal elements are dominant in the area.