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<p><i>Hyperaspis</i> is a genus of beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) that is morphologically uniform but rich in species. Currently, it comprises 48 species in the Palearctic, with 25 species found in Europe, including the islands. Through our thorough sampling in the Yazd province, we have identified eight confirmed species, bringing the total for this province to eight and for Iran as a whole to 14. This includes the new national record of <i>Hyperaspis guttulata</i>, originally described from the western Mediterranean, showing a highly disjunct geographical area. There is a possibility that the Asian records may relate to a distinct, yet undescribed cryptic species. In contrast, other provinces in Iran show a relatively low number of recorded species for this genus, averaging 1.3, despite having suitable habitats and area. We encourage more extensive sampling effort in these areas. Conservation effort for specific biological species and areas must be based on solid intensive and long-term surveys. Iranian <i>Hyperaspis</i> species can be found inhabiting various plants from different orders, primarily shrubs and small trees, without a specific taxonomic affinity.</p>

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Distribution and habitat preferences of Hyperaspis species (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in Iran

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    2025年8月28日

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  • Mehdi Zare Khormizi,
  • Amir Biranvand,
  • Jaroslav Větrovec,
  • Oldřich Nedvĕd

摘要

Hyperaspis is a genus of beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) that is morphologically uniform but rich in species. Currently, it comprises 48 species in the Palearctic, with 25 species found in Europe, including the islands. Through our thorough sampling in the Yazd province, we have identified eight confirmed species, bringing the total for this province to eight and for Iran as a whole to 14. This includes the new national record of Hyperaspis guttulata, originally described from the western Mediterranean, showing a highly disjunct geographical area. There is a possibility that the Asian records may relate to a distinct, yet undescribed cryptic species. In contrast, other provinces in Iran show a relatively low number of recorded species for this genus, averaging 1.3, despite having suitable habitats and area. We encourage more extensive sampling effort in these areas. Conservation effort for specific biological species and areas must be based on solid intensive and long-term surveys. Iranian Hyperaspis species can be found inhabiting various plants from different orders, primarily shrubs and small trees, without a specific taxonomic affinity.