Zygocardiophorus nigratissimus (Buysson, 1891)

(Map 9)

Material examined (HMIM). Khuzestan province: 2 exs.: Andika, Keveshk to Lalar rd., Shimbaar P. A., nr. Shimbaar lagoon, N32°24’19.6” E49°36’17.2”, ca. 850 m, 6. VI.2019, leg. H. Nasserzadeh ; 5 exs.: Karkheh N. P., Shush, N32°04’36.5” E48°14’15.6”, 45 m ., 1.III.–10. V.2015, leg. E. Gilasian (Malaise Trap); 13 exs.: N Andimeshk, Shahyoun, Qaleh-Shadab hunting prohibited region, Qaleh-Shadab ranger station, N32°40’24.0” E48°21’19.9”, 394 m ., 29.IV.2018, leg. H. Nasserzadeh & M. Mojdehi; 2 exs.: “ KHUZESTAN, Izehو Susan [ Soosan], 600m., 26.IV.1995, [leg.] Badii/Ardeh/Parch. [Parchami]” .

Climate types. Arid to semi-arid, with cool to mild winters and very warm summers.

Distribution in Palaearctic Region. Europe: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia (European Territory); Asia: Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkmenistan, Turkey (Cate 2007, Prosvirov 2013).