Idactus iranicus Breuning, 1975

Subfamilia: LAMIINAE  /  Tribus: ANCYLONOTINI

Idactus iranicus
Photo © M.Hoskovec

Idactus iranicus
Photo © M.Hoskovec

Body length:8 - 12 mm
Life cycle:1 year (?)
Adults in:April - June
Host plant:unknown
Distribution:a species endemic to Iran

Idactus iranicus is a nocturnal species and occasionally comes to light. Adults can rather be collected on their host plants at night. The depicted beetles were collected in Faryab NE Bandar-e Abbas (Hormozgan province, South Iran). The host plant is currently being determined.

Idactus iranicus
Photo © M.Hoskovec


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