Cueta lineosa (Rambur, 1842)

(Fig. 4H)

Cueta lineosa (Rambur, 1842): 389 (Odescr), Morton 1921: 217 (Dist), Hölzel 1972: 29 (Dist), Aspöck et al. 2001: 215 (Mon), Stange 2004: 288 (Mon).

Material examined: 1♂ IRAQ, Sulaymaniyah, Sangaw, Zhallay Darband Village, 35°19’55.6”N, 45°17’44.3”E, 10.IX.2023 leg: Farhad A. Khudhur & Aland Nwab .

Remarks: This species is widespread in the West Palearctic being known from the African Mediterranean area in addition toWest and Middle Asia. It was previously known from Iraq (Aspöck et al. 2001).

A morphologically diverse species, the black pattern under the antenna does not extend to the gena (Fig. 4J). The pattern of tergal segments 2-5 is characteristic of the species (Fig. 4I). The erect hairs of the hind femur are black. However, its identification is possible based on examination of the genital organs of the males (Hölzel 1969).