According to Rejzek M. et al. (2002 [2003]) in Syria Coptosia sancta develops in Anchusa italica (Boraginaceae).

Body length:	8 - 11 mm
Life cycle:	1 year
Adults in:	May - July
Host plant:	Italian bugloss (Anchusa italica)
Distribution:	a species endemic to Syria

The depicted beetles were collected in Slinfah E Latakia, NW Syria on a the host plant.

Collected by M.Rejzek.