Stricticomus ophthalmicus (Rottenberg, 1871)

Published data. Iran (Uhmann 1998, general distribution; Uhmann et al. 2005, as Stricticollis, general distribution; Telnov 2008, as Stricticollis, general distribution; Сhandler et al. 2008, as Stricticollis, checklist); Hormozgan (Bonadona 1970); Fars, Hormozgan, Isfahan, Kerman, North Khorasan (Telnov 2010a, as Stricticollis).

New records. IRAN SE: Hormozghan [sic!] prov. Doveri vill env. mt. 1000 IV. 2000, A. Plutenko leg. (2 specimens ADС); IRAN-Kuh-e Gamhäl, 20 km Wof Deyhuk, 1.6.2005, 2200m., Vladimir Major leg. (3 ADС) ; IRAN, Kerman Province Baft—Jiroft: 7km NE Hanza 2950m N 29°20’53” E 057°12’29” 24.05.2010, leg. Frisch (1 MNHB) .

Chorotype. Saharo-Sahelo-Sindian (5.09 SSS).