
Luperus orientalis
(Faldermann, 1837)
Syn.: Calomicrus orientalis (Faldermann, 1837)
Family: Chrysomelidae
Size: 4.1 mm (3.5 to 5.0 mm)
Distribution: Caucasus region, Middle East, Russia, Central Asia
Biology: The beetle lives on deciduous trees and shrubs, while the larvae feed
on grass roots in the soil
Location: Iran, Marzanabad, 1800 m
leg. 28.IV.1970; det. Steinhausen
Photo: U.Schmidt, 2026
Luperus orientalis (big)
Luperus orientalis (Flickr)
Luperus orientalis (Wikimedia Commons)
Location List Coleoptera Iran (Google Drive)
Location List Chrysomelidae Palaearctic Region (Google Drive)