According to Rejzek M. et al. (2002 [2003]) in Iran Neoplocaederus scapularis develops in Asafoetida (Ferula foetida, Apiaceae).

Body length:	25 - 40 mm
Life cycle:	2 - 3 years
Adults in:	May - July
Host plant:	Ferula foetida
Distribution:	Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia

The depicted beetles were collected in Dorud near Borugerd (prov. Lorestan, West Iran).

Collected by M.Rejzek.