Tanymecus (Episomecus) dilaticollis Gyllenhal

Tanymecus dilaticollis Gyllenhal, 1834

Records. CRI* ČER KHE KHM ODE TER VIN [Arnoldi et al. 1974: 289; Nazarenko et al., 1998: 119; Kotenko 2000: 55; Mazur 2002: 240].

Distribution. SE Europe, Western Asia.

Material examined. Crimea: 2 spec. (KUMN) Kerch, Adzhimushkaj, G.E. Davidian leg., 13.v.1990; Odesa Prov.: 2 spec. (SIZK) Vylkove, dry motley grass, 19.v. 1965, 1 spec. (SIZK) idem, 10.vi.1965 .

Biology. Salty steppes. Adults occur in IV–VI. Polyphagous, mostly on Artemisia spp. ( Asteraceae).