Photo © M.Hoskovec

Male of Musaria puncticollis.

Photo © M.Hoskovec

According to Rejzek M. et al. (2002 [2003]) in Turkey Musaria puncticollis develops in Eryngium billardieri (Apiaceae).

Body length:	11 - 23 mm
Life cycle:	1 year
Adults in:	May - June
Host plant:	Eryngium billardieri (Apiaceae)
Distribution:	Near East, Turkey, North Iran, Azerbaidjan, Armenia

The depicted beetles was collected on the host plant in Tatvan region (East Turkey).

Collected by M.Hoskovec.

Photo © M.Hoskovec

Female of Musaria puncticollis.