New data and biogeographic analysis on species of the genus Longitarsus Latreille in Iran (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae, Alticini)

Abstract

In this paper, we provide detailed data on the distribution of 43 Longitarsus species reported so far for the Iranian fauna. Three of these species, Longitarsus gracilis Kutschera, L. helvolus Kutschera, and L. parvulus (Paykull), collected in the northern provinces, are reported for the first time for Iran. For them, the photos of the habitus, aedeagus and spermatheca are also reported. In addition, the presence of L. succineus (Foudras) is confirmed with new records. Finally, a biogeographical analysis of the Longitarsus species in Iran is provided.