According to Rejzek et al. (2001) Pygoptosia eugeniae develops in Centaurea behen (Asteraceae). Body length: 12 - 22 mm Life cycle: 1 year Adults in: June Host plant: Centaurea behen Distribution: a species endemic to Iran The depicted beetles were collected on Centaurea behen in Dorud 52 km SE Borugerd (Zagros Mts., prov. Lorestan, NW Iran).