Pyropteron atypica Kallies & Špatenka, 2003

(Figs 141–143)

Pyropteron atypica Kallies & Špatenka, 2003: Linneana Belgica, 19 (1): 90, 91 Figs a–d, 94 Fig. 5. Holotype: ♂, Iran, Fars, Dasht-e-Arzhan, 29°35’N 51°56’E, 1900 m (ZSM).

This species as well as P. pipiziformis and P. jordanicum sp. nov. are very unusual within the genus and reminiscent of red-ringed representatives of the genus Synanthedon, an interesting example of convergence. Pyropteron atypica was described from Iran (Kallies & Špatenka 2003). Specimens from Turkey have smaller transparent areas, the PTA being nearly absent, and the discal spots and margins are broader black, but show no major differences in barcode.

Barcodes. This species is sister to both P. mannii and P. hera. There is some heterogeneity in the barcodes of specimens from different parts of Iran and Turkey with maximum intra-specific differences of 1.7%.

Biology and habitat. The hostplant of P. atypica is unknown; however, based on its close relationship with P. hera and P. manni, we speculate that it feeds in a Geraniaceae. In Iran this species occurs on dry and stony mountain slopes (Kallies & Špatenka 2003). Habitats in Turkey are riverbanks in close vicinity of ungrazed, slightly bushy and stony mountain slopes (pers. observation Lingenhöle).

Distribution. South-east Turkey (Hakkari), north, west and central Iran (Kallies & Špatenka 2003, Garrevoet et al. 2007).

Specimens examined: 1♂ (paratype), Iran, Fars, S Abadeh, Eglid-Aspas Gardanye Timur gun, 2650m, 26.V.1997, leg. Hofmann & Kautt; 1♂, Iran, Yazd, Shir Kuh Mts, 15km N Nir, Gard Bunser, 26.V.2004, leg. Keil; 1♂ (Figs 143), Iran, Esfahan, Fereydun, S Shahr, SE Sibak, Kuh-e Sibak, 1900–3300m, 21.9.2009, leg. Hofmann & Meinecke; 1♂, Iran, Fars, 7km NW Ardakan, 2600m, 26.V.2013, leg. Klir; 1♂, Iran, Fars, 20km S Yasuj, 2400m, 26.V.2013, leg. Klir (CDB); 1♂, Iran, Lorestan, W Kuh-e Osturan, 2200m, Dorud / Saravand, 2200m, 28.V.2001, leg. Keil (SMNS); 1♂, Iran, Kerman, Rafsangan SWm, 2300m, Shar-e Babak 20 km N, 7.V.2007, leg. A. Salk; 7♂, Fars, Shiraz 150km NE, Quaderabad, 2200–2400m, 11.v.2007, leg. A. Salk; 2♂, Esfahan, 15km NE Damaneh, Kuh-e Segbend, Ashan, 2400m, 28.v.2004, leg. Keil; 1♂, Fars, Pass W Eglid, 2500–2700m, 24.v.2005, leg. W. ten Hagen (CAK); 6♂ (Figs 141–142), Turkey, Hakkari, Zuvanhalil valley, 1200m, 16.VII.2005, leg. AL (CAL). 1♂, Iran, Fars, Timargun pass (road Eqlid—Hayati), 2650 m, 26.V.1997, leg. A. Hofmann & P. Kautt (CCDB-04613 A12) (CFP).