taxonID	type	description	language	source
F3255159D327C164DAE9FCB630BBFB8B.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Gemminger & Harold 1869 [Persia occ.]). Distribution outside Iran. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, (Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D327C164DAE9FCB630BBFB8B.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Not recent data for Iran available.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D327C164DAE9FB553196FA4E.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. West Azarbaijan: Khoy, 38 ° 33 ' N 44 ° 57 ' E (Samin et al. 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Southern parts of European Russia, Turkey (Švihla 1999; Kazantsev 2011; Yildirim et al. 2011; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D327C164DAE9F9D132E7F823.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Kordestan: 20 km S of Divandarreh, 1,300 m (Švihla 1999). Generic records: NW Iran (Švihla 1999), Iran (Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Silkin 2008; Yildirim et al. 2011; Fanti 2014; Koçak & Kermal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Central and Southern parts of Europe and European Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Turkey, Ukraine, West and East Siberia (Kazantsev 2011; Yildirim et al. 2011), Israel (Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D326C165DAE9FF5436A9FE4C.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Gemminger & Harold 1869 [Persia occ.]; Hicker 1925 [Persia]; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Armenia, Iraq, Syria, Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D326C165DAE9FE193356FCCA.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Cyprus, Syria, Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007), Israel (Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D326C165DAE9FE193356FCCA.taxon	discussion	Remarks. A range extension to Iran of this Near East species requires confirmation because of the lack of detailed records.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D326C165DAE9FC96372CFB87.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Guilan: Assalem, 1,300 m (Wittmer 1971), Assalem between Hashtpar and Heroabad, 1,300 m (Wittmer 1972). Mazandaran: Kelardasht (Švihla 1999), Elburz (Koçak & Kemal 2015). Tehran: Damavand, Abgarm (Wittmer 1971, 1972 [2,100 - 2,400 m]), Tehran (Wittmer 1971). Generic records: NW Iran (Švihla 1999), Iran (Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Yildirim et al. 2011). Distribution outside Iran. Azerbaijan, Turkey (Švihla 1999; Kazantsev 2011; Yildirim et al. 2011).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D326C165DAE9FB51374DFA4A.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Golestan: Kordkoy, Gorji-mahalleh (Ghahari et al. 2015 a). Razavi Khorasan: Sabzevar, 36 ° 12 ' N 57 ° 35 ' E (Samin et al. 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Samin et al. 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D326C165DAE9FA1733F9F94C.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Fars: Shiraz, Dascht-Arjan (Wittmer 1975). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D326C165DAE9FA1733F9F94C.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D326C165DAE9F91933F9F8B1.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: Elburz (Koçak & Kemal 2015), Chalus-Karaj, Marzan Abad, 3,000 m (Švihla 1999). Generic records: NW Iran (Švihla 1999), Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D321C162DAE9FF54373DFCED.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. East Azarbaijan: Arasbaran (Ghahari et al. 2012). Golestan: Nokandeh, Gonbad (Ghahari et al. 2012). Hamadan (Islami & Nikbakhtzadeh 2009). Tehran: Khojeer and Sorkhe-Hesar National Parks (Ezzoddinloo & Mohammadian 2012). West Azarbaijan: Oshnavieh, 37 ° 03 ' N 45 ° 05 ' E (Samin et al. 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Europe, Israel, Morocco, Turkey, West Siberia (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D321C162DAE9FF54373DFCED.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Introduced in North America (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011; Fanti 2014).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D321C162DAE9FCB830D1FBAE.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Lorestan (Švihla 1999). Tehran: Elborz Mts. (Švihla 1999). Generic records: NW Iran (Švihla 1999), Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Turkey (Švihla 1999; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Remarks. Transitional forms between the two subspecies (funebris and marginiventris) are present both in Turkey (Hakkari province) and Iran (Kermanshah).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D321C162DAE9FB7A32E7FA25.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Kermanshah: 80 km SE of Kermanschah, Buchan, 1,900 - 2,100 m (Švihla 1999). Lorestan (Koçak & Kemal 2015). Mazandaran: Elburz (Koçak & Kemal 2015). Generic records: W Iran (Švihla 1999), Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey (Švihla 1999; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D321C163DAE9F9F032F6FE1D.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Alborz: Karadj (Wittmer 1967). Golestan: Golae Lovae, Dashtnazir, 750 - 1,400 m (Wittmer 1971, 1972), Gorgan (Wittmer 1967). Guilan: Lenkoran, Caspian Sea (Wittmer 1971, 1972), Assalem, 80 km NW of Bandar-Anzali (Wittmer 1967), Assalem, 1,300 m (Wittmer 1971, 1972), Rood-bar-Gazvin, 900 - 1,500 m (Wittmer 1971, 1972). Kerman: Kuh-e Lalezar (Švihla 1999). Khorasan (Koçak & Kemal 2015). Lorestan (Wittmer 1971, 1972). Mazandaran: Alamdeh, 500 - 900 m (Wittmer 1971, 1972), Chalus (Wittmer 1967, 1971, 1972), Kalardacht (Wittmer 1967; Švihla 1999). North Khorasan: Bojnourd (Wittmer 1967, 1971 [1,100 m], 1972 [1,100 m]). Razavi Khorasan: Binalud Mts. (Švihla 1999). Tehran: Polour, 2,100 - 2,200 m (Wittmer 1971, 1972), Polour-Abali, 2,100 - 2,600 m (Wittmer 1971, 1972), Golhak, Elburs, 1,700 m (Wittmer 1971, 1972). Generic records: C. Iran (Švihla 1999), Iran (Baudi di Selve 1873 [Persia sept., G. Doria leg.]; Hicker 1925 [Persia, as Cantharis atrofoveolatus]; Delkeskamp 1939 [Persia, as Cantharis atrofoveolata], 1977 [Persia, as Cantharis atrofoveolata]; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Yildirim et al. 2011; Kerimova & Huseynova 2014). Distribution outside Iran. Armenia, Georgia, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, (Švihla 1999; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Yildirim et al. 2011; Koçak & Kemal 2015), Turkmenistan (Švihla 1999; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D321C163DAE9F9F032F6FE1D.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species is highly variable in colour. In Central Iran, also the aedeagus appears variable (Švihla 1999). The record for Tunisia (Wittmer 1971) is probably incorrect due to the considerable distance from the type locality.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D320C163DAE9FDE836DDFCFA.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. East Azarbaijan: Maragheh, 37 ° 23 ' N 46 ° 24 ' E (Samin et al. 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Caucasus, Turkey (Kerimova & Huseynova 2014), Israel (Švihla 1999; Koçak & Kemal 2015), Jordan, Lebanon, Syria (Švihla 1999; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Samin et al. 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D320C163DAE9FDE836DDFCFA.taxon	discussion	Remarks. All record from Turkey, Caucasus and Iran are potentially erroneous and require validation because C. melaspoides Wittmer is identical, in external appearance, to both C. livida Linnaeus and C. melaspis (Chevrolat). Recognition of this species is only possible by dissection and aedeagus examination.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D320C163DAE9FC46336BFB38.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev 2011). Distribution outside Iran. Europe, Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Remarks. Presence of this European and Turkish species in Iran requires confirmation because only a generic record is available.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D320C163DAE9FA84332EF9DF.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Iraq (Koçak & Kemal 2015), Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Remarks. This species is known from the border area with Turkey and Iraq but there is currently no reliable data for Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D320C160DAE9F9AA32E7FF19.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Kerman: Bam, Djebal Barez (Švihla 1999; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Sistan & Baluchestan: Taftan, Tamandan, 2,100 m (Švihla 1999). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Europe, Turkey, West and Far East Siberia (Švihla 1999; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D323C160DAE9FEE43361FCDA.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Kerimova & Huseynova 2014). Distribution outside Iran. Caucasus, most of Europe, Siberia, Turkey (Kerimova & Huseynova 2014), widespread and common in Europe and Asia (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011; Fanti 2014).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D323C160DAE9FEE43361FCDA.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species occurs in the Caucasian region, and its presence in Iran is perhaps possible only near the border with Armenia and Azerbaijan. Introduced in North America (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011; Fanti 2014).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D323C160DAE9FCA6335FFB5F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Tehran: Elburs Mt. (Švihla 1993 a). Distribution outside Iran. Widespread and common in Europe, Syria, Turkey and West Siberia (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D323C160DAE9FB293706F997.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Ardabil: Assalem between Hasthpar and Heroabad, 1,800 - 2,350 m (Wittmer 1971, 1972, both as Cantharis fissicollis). Generic records: NW Iran (Švihla 1999), Iran (Gemminger & Harold 1 869 [Persia occ.]; Jacobson 1911; Hicker 1925 [Persia]; Delkeskamp 1977, as Cantharis fissicollis; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Yildirim et al. 2011; Fanti 2014; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Central and Southern parts of Europe and European Russia, Georgia, Lebanon, Turkey, Ukraine (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Yildirim et al. 2011; Fanti 2014).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D323C161DAE9F92A31C2FF35.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Hamadan: Bahar, 34 ° 55 ' N 48 ° 20 ' E (Samin et al. 2015). West Azarbaijan: Miandoab, 36 ° 57 ' N 46 ° 00 ' E (Samin et al. 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Afghanistan, Central and Southern and Eastern Europe, Central and Southern parts of European Russia, Finland, Georgia, Great Britain, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Morocco, Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancuccci 2007; Yildirim et al. 2011; Samin et al. 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D322C161DAE9FE8033C0FDB3.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. North Khorasan: Kopetdagh (Švihla 1992, as Cantharis inforticornis). Generic records: NE Iran (Švihla 1992, as Cantharis inforticornis), Iran (Švihla 1999; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007), North Afghanistan (Švihla 1992).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D322C161DAE9FCD43035FBCB.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. Hamadan: Razan, 1861 m, August 2011, 2 exx., V. Švihla det. and coll. (National Museum of Prague).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D322C161DAE9FCD43035FBCB.taxon	distribution	Distribution outside Iran. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia (Southern European Territory), Turkey (Švihla 1999; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Remarks. New species for Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D322C16EDAE9FB973330FED0.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Alborz (Reitter 1898). Ardabil: Bogrov Mts., 1,700 m (Švihla 1999, as Cordicantharis caspica). Guilan: Sheyk Mahalleh (Švihla 1999), Assalem, 1,300 m (Švihla 1999, as Cordicantharis caspica). Mazandaran: Elburz (Koçak & Kemal 2015, as Cordicantharis caspica), 30 km SW Chalus, Kelardasht (Švihla 1999), Central Elborz, Kelardasht, 1,700 m (Švihla 1999, as Cordicantharis caspica). Generic records: Iran (Gemminger & Harold 1869 [Persia occ.: as Telephorus violaceus var. cyanipennis and var. elatus]; Baudi di Selve 1872 [Persia: as Cantharis elata, thought to be a synonym of Ancistronycha violacea]; Hicker 1925 [Persia, as Cantharis caspia sic!]; Delkeskamp 1939 [North Persia, as Cantharis caspica and Persia, as elata, synonym of var. cyanipennis, both thought to be synonyms of Ancistronycha violacea], 1977 [North Persia: as Cantharis caspica and Persia: as elata, synonym of var. cyanipennis, and both thought to be synonyms of Ancistronycha violacea]; Wittmer 1972 [described for North Persia: as Cantharis caspica]; Kazantsev 2004; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D322C16EDAE9FB973330FED0.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran. The records for Armenia and Azerbaijan (Švihla 1999; Koçak & Kemal 2015) are actually to be referred to Islamocantharis auroraensis Kazantsev. Cantharis elata Faldermann is a nomen nudum in Dejean (1833: 106, 1836: 119), considered as a synonym of Cantharis cyanipennis Ziegler and indicated for “ Russia merid. ”. Gemminger & Harold (1869) considered elata as a synonym of var. cyanipennis Faldermann (cyanypennis Ziegler) both thought to be synonyms of Ancistronycha violacea Paykull. Baudi di Selve (1872) and Delkeskamp (1939, 1977) also considered this species as a synonym of A. violacea. It is possible that, over the years, the name Cantharis cyanipennis Faldermann, would have been confused with Telephorus cyanipennis Bach, now synonym of Ancistronycha abdominalis. Furthermore, there are three species similar and prone to being confused with each other, mainly due to blue metallic elytra (see also Švihla 1999): Ancistronycha abdominalis (Fabricius), Ancistronycha violacea (Paykull) and Cordicantharis cyanipennis (Faldermann). No Ancistronycha species are currently recorded for Iran and Transcaucasia (Švihla 1999); thus, we believe that all specimens with blue metallic elytra (named cyanipennis in literature) are to be referred to Cordicantharis cyanipennis (Faldermann).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32DC16EDAE9FEBC3399FDF6.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Guilan: Assalem, 80 km NW of Bandar-Anzali (Wittmer 1967), Assalem between Hashtpar and Heroabad, 1,300 m (Wittmer 1972). Generic record: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977). Distribution outside Iran. Azerbaijan (Švihla 1999; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32DC16EDAE9FD1836F1FC52.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. East Azarbaijan: North of Tabriz, 38 km South of Marzan (Kazantsev 1992). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev 2004; 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Armenia, Azerbaijan (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011). Remarks. Kazantsev’s (1992) record “ NW of Ordubod Nakich ” is to be referred to Azerbaijan.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32DC16EDAE9FC3E363FFB2F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari: Zagros Mts. (Švihla 1999). Fars (Koçak & Kemal 2015). Hamadan: Hamadan, Havadj (Wittmer & Magis 1978). Isfahan: Isfahan, Kouhrang (Wittmer & Magis 1978). Kuhgiloyeh & Boyerahmad: Bakhtiyari, Barrage de Kührang, 32 ° 26 ' N 50 ° 06 ' E (Wittmer & Magis 1978). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Iraq, Turkey (Švihla 1999; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32DC16EDAE9FAF933E3F9E8.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: Elburs, 20 - 40 km SW Alamdeh (Wittmer & Magis 1978). Tehran: Pol-e- Zanguleh, 2,300 m (Wittmer & Magis 1978). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Yildirim et al. 2011; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Armenia, Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011; Yildirim et al. 2011; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32DC16EDAE9F971314FF823.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. North Khorasan: Ala Dag, Budschnurd [= Bojnurd], 1,033 m (Wittmer 1969 a). Generic records: NW Iran (Švihla 1999), Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Silkin 2008; Yildirim et al. 2011; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Armenia, Turkey (Wittmer 1969 a; Švihla 1999; Kazantsev 2004; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Yildirim et al. 2011; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32CC16FDAE9FF5436BBFD5F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Guilan: Assalem between Hashtpar and Heroabad, 1,800 m (Wittmer 1972). Hamadan: Nahavand, 34 ° 14 ' N 48 ° 14 ' E (Samin et al. 2015). North Khorasan: Ala Dagh (Horion 1953). Tehran: Abgarm, Damavand, 2,100 - 2,400 m (Wittmer 1972). Generic records: Iran (Gemminger & Harold 1869 [Persia occ., as Telephorus lividus var. signatus Faldermann]; Kaszab 1955 [Persia]; Moscardini 1968 [Persia], 1969 [Horion 1953: Persia]; Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Silkin 2008; Yildirim et al. 2011; Fanti 2014; Kerimova & Huseynova 2014; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Algeria, Armenia, Central and Southern parts of Europe and European Russia, Great Britain, Lithuania, Turkey, Ukraine (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Yildirim et al. 2011).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32CC16FDAE9FD293722FC3E.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Guilan: Bandar-Anzali, Jefrood (Ghahari et al. 2015 a). North Khorasan: Bojnord, 37 ° 35 ' N 57 ° 20 ' E (Samin et al. 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan (Švihla 1992; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011; Samin et al. 2015), Kyrgyzstan (Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32CC16FDAE9FB8A33F9FB20.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Khuzestan: vallis Malamir, Deh-et-Dis (Barovskij 1928). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1939 [Persia], 1977 [Persia]; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32CC16FDAE9FA4A371BF963.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Fanti 2014). Distribution outside Iran. Cyprus, Syria, Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Fanti 2014). Remarks. This Near East species should be confirmed for Iran because of the lack of reliable data.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32CC16CDAE9F84031ABFEA8.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Dejean 1836 [Persia occ.]; Gemminger & Harold 1869 [Persia occ.]; Baudi di Selve 1872 [Persia occ.]). Distribution outside Iran. Russia (South European Territory) (Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32CC16CDAE9F84031ABFEA8.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Species widely distributed along the Caucasus, whose presence in Iran is doubtful and, at most, only marginal and limited to the Azerbaijan and Armenia border proximity.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32FC16CDAE9FE3236B9FD25.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Kordestan: Kamyaran, 34 ° 55 ' N 46 ° 55 ' E (Samin et al. 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Algeria, Cyprus, Greece (Rhodos and Samos), Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Yildirim et al. 2011; Koçak & Kemal 2015; Samin et al. 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32FC16CDAE9FCF033A6FBA3.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Guilan: Assalem between Hashtpar and Heroabad, 1,300 m (Wittmer 1972), Assalem, 1,330 m (Kazantsev 1992). Generic records: North Iran (Kazantsev 1992), Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Georgia, Russia (Southern European Territory), Turkey (Kazantsev & Branucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32FC16CDAE9FB0D30C2FA03.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Baudi di Selve 1873 [Persia sept., G. Doria leg.]). Distribution outside Iran. Algeria, Cyprus, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Russia (Southern European Territory), Syria, Turkey (Dahlgren 1968; Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev 2004; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Remarks. No recent data are known for Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32FC16CDAE9F9D93001F8EE.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: Elburz (Koçak & Kemal 2015). West Azarbaijan: Khoy, 38 ° 33 ' N 44 ° 57 ' E (Samin et al. 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Iraq, Syria, Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Yildirim et al. 2011; Koçak & Kemal 2015; Samin et al. 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32FC16DDAE9F8A533F9FF3A.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Alborz: 14 km N of Karaj, 1,600 m (Wittmer 1972). Mazandaran: Haraz and Darbantal, 2,400 m (Wittmer 1972), Elburs Mt. (Delkeskamp 1977). Tehran: Tscham-Tschak, 3,000 m (Wittmer 1972), Darband, 25 km N of Tehran, 2,000 m (Wittmer 1972). Generic records: W Iran (Švihla 1993 b), Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32FC16DDAE9F8A533F9FF3A.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32EC16DDAE9FE8033F9FE3F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Golestan: Golae Lovae via Minoodasht (road Gorgan-Mashhad), 750 - 1,400 m (Wittmer 1972). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32EC16DDAE9FD8A3362FB8B.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Golestan: Gurgan [= Gorgan] (Dahlgren 1968). Hamadan: Bahar, 34 ° 55 ' N 48 ° 20 ' E (Samin et al. 2015). Mazandaran: Neka, Shorab-sar (Ghahari et al. 2015 a). North Khorasan: Budschnurd [= Bojnurd] (Dahlgren 1968). Generic records: North Iran (Švihla 1992; Dahlgren 1968, 1975 [but not Iranian localities are mentioned in Dahlgren 1975]), Iran (Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Silkin 2008; Yildirim et al. 2011; Kerimova & Huseynova 2014; Cassar 2015; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Azerbaijan, Belarus, Central and Southern and Eastern part of Europe and European Russia, Georgia, Great Britain, Ireland, Lithuania, Morocco, North Africa, Sweden, Syria, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011; Yildirim et al. 2011; Kerimova & Huseynova 2014).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32EC16DDAE9FB55336CFA45.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: Elburz (Koçak & Kemal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Armenia (Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32EC16DDAE9FB55336CFA45.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Described from Dorf Ghilan in Armenia (Dahlgren 1985). The single Iranian record of this species need confirmation.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32EC16DDAE9FA1033F9F94F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: Elburs, Kelardascht (Švihla 2002). Generic records: NW Iran (Švihla 2002), Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32EC16DDAE9FA1033F9F94F.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32EC16DDAE9F91A33F9F8B0.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Golestan: Dashtnazir (Wittmer 1972). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32EC16DDAE9F91A33F9F8B0.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D329C16ADAE9FF543648FEF2.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Lorestan: 50 km S of Khorramabad, 1,700 m (Švihla 1995). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Turkey (Švihla 1995; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D329C16ADAE9FE5E3705FDF4.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Kermanshah: N of Gilan-e gharb and 6 km E of Qasr-e Shirin (Švihla 1995). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Iraq: (Kurdistan) (Švihla 1983, 1995; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D329C16ADAE9FD41360FFBFD.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Guilan: Assalem, between Hashtpar and Heroabad, 1,300 m (Wittmer 1972, as Rhagonycha talyschensis), Tales (Kazantsev 1992: Iranian Talysh [Wittmer 1972]). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977, as Rhagonycha talyschensis). Distribution outside Iran. Azerbaijan (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D329C16ADAE9FD41360FFBFD.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Kazantsev (1992) referred Wittmer’s (1972) record of Rhagonycha talyschensis Yablokov- Khnzorian, from Assalem, Iranian Talysh to Rhagonycha lencoranica. Regarding this last species being explicitly cited for Iran, it is unclear why subsequent articles (Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak & Kemal 2015) stated it as endemic to Azerbaijan. Both species are present in Lenkoran District / Talysh (Azerbaijan) near the Iranian border (see above and under Rhagonycha talyschensis below).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D329C16ADAE9FB483648FAE6.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Lorestan (Koçak & Kemal 2015): 30 km SE Khorramabad, 1,700 m (Švihla 1995). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Turkey (Švihla 1995; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D329C16ADAE9FAB233F9F984.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Fars (Koçak & Kemal 2015). Kuhgiloyeh & Boyerahmad: Zagros, Kuhrang, 2,800 m (Wittmer 1974; Švihla 1993 b), Bakhtiyari, barrage de Kuhrang, 32 ° 26 ' N 50 ° 06 ' E (Švihla 1993 b). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D329C16ADAE9FAB233F9F984.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D329C16ADAE9F9513660F807.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Hicker 1925 [Persia]; Horion 1953 [Persia]). Distribution outside Iran. Caucasus, Central and East Europe, France, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D329C16ADAE9F9513660F807.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Presence of Rh. nigriceps in Iran is doubtful, and new data are required.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D328C16BDAE9FF543621FE6B.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: Firusabad, Chalus (Wittmer 1967). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Fanti 2014). Distribution outside Iran. Greece, Israel, Syria (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Remarks. Species incorrectly recorded for Italy and Malta (see: Fanti 2014).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D328C16BDAE9FE3533FDFC82.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Golestan: Gole Lovae, 750 - 1,400 m (Wittmer 1972; Kazantsev 1992), Astrabad [= Gorgan] (Kazantsev 1992). Mazandaran: Alamdeh, 500 - 900 m (Wittmer 1972). North Khorasan: Kopet-Dagh (Pic 1933; Dahlgren 1972 [1,600 m]; Kazantsev 1992). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1939 [Persia], 1977; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia (Southern European Territory), Turkmenistan (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D328C16BDAE9FC6E33F9FB84.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Khuzestan: Susa [= Shūsh] (Wittmer 1972; Delkeskamp 1977). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D328C16BDAE9FC6E33F9FB84.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D328C16BDAE9FB5131FDFA88.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Kazantsev (1992) referred an Iranian record of this species to Rhagonycha lencoranica (see under this species). It lives in Azerbaijan Talysh (Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak & Kemal 2015): being a border zone, it likely is a future discovery for Iranian territory.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D328C16BDAE9FA543709F94F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia (Southern European Territory).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D328C168DAE9F8AF30D8FF3A.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. Razavi Khorasan: Fariman, 1404 m, April 2012, 1 ex., V. Švihla det. and coll. (National Museum of Prague).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D328C168DAE9F8AF30D8FF3A.taxon	distribution	Distribution outside Iran. Afghanistan, India (Kashmir), Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan (Švihla 1992; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak and Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D328C168DAE9F8AF30D8FF3A.taxon	discussion	Remarks. New genus and new species for Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32BC168DAE9FDEC30D8FC9C.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. Ardabil: Namin, 1427 m, September 2010, 1 ex., V. Švihla det. and coll. (National Museum of Prague).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32BC168DAE9FDEC30D8FC9C.taxon	distribution	Distribution outside Iran. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia (Southern European Territory), Turkey (Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32BC168DAE9FDEC30D8FC9C.taxon	discussion	Remarks. New genus and new species for Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32BC168DAE9FBFF31BDFB17.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: Elburs Mt., Chalus-Karaj, 300 - 1,700 m (Wittmer 1978). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32BC168DAE9FAE13349F9F6.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Wittmer 1969 b [Persia]; Delkeskamp 1977 [Persia]; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Silkin 2008; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32BC168DAE9F94231F6F85A.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Guilan: between Rood-bar and Ghazvin, 900 - 1,500 m (Wittmer 1972). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Israel, Syria (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9FF5433F9FEF3.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: Elburz (Koçak & Kemal 2015), Elburs Mt., Chalus-Karaj, 300 - 1,700 m (Wittmer 1978). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9FF5433F9FEF3.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9FE5E30ABFDB1.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. West Azarbaijan: Mahabad, 36 ° 46 ' N 45 ° 44 ' E (Samin et al. 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Widespread in Europe and Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007), Azerbaijan (Wittmer 1992; Kerimova & Huseynova 2014).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9FD1C33F9FCBB.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Khuzestan: Schadegan (Wittmer 1972). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9FD1C33F9FCBB.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9FC0633F9FB74.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Golestan: Dashtnazir (Wittmer 1972). Mazandaran: Alamdeh at Chalus, 500 - 900 m (Wittmer 1972), between Chalus and Polzoghal (Wittmer 1972), Elburs Mt., Chalus and Karaj, 300 - 1,700 m (Wittmer 1978), 30 km SW of Chalus (Wittmer 1966). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9FC0633F9FB74.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9FAC133F9FA1A.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Guilan (Pic 1901; Wittmer 1972): Assalem, between Hashtpar and Heroabad, 1,300 m (Wittmer 1972). Generic records: Iran (Jacobson 1911 [Persia]; Hicker 1925 [Persia]; Delkeskamp 1939 [Persia], 1977 [Persia]; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9FAC133F9FA1A.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9F9E033F9F91F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: Shahsavar at Chalus (Wittmer 1972). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9F9E033F9F91F.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9F8EA33F9F800.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: Elburs Mt., Chalus-Karaj, 300 - 1,700 m (Wittmer 1978). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D32AC169DAE9F8EA33F9F800.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D335C176DAE9FF543128FE4F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Distribution outside Iran. Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007). Remarks. Its presence in Iran needs further evidences.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D335C176DAE9FE19372BFDB0.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Pic 1928 [Persia]; Delkeskamp 1939 [Persia], 1977 [Persia]; Wittmer 1972; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D335C176DAE9FE19372BFDB0.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran and poorly known species; record based only on the original description.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D335C176DAE9FD1C33F9FCBB.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Tehran: Darband, 25 km N of Tehran, 2,000 m (Wittmer 1966). Generic records: Iran (Wittmer 1972; Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D335C176DAE9FD1C33F9FCBB.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D335C176DAE9FB9433F9FB33.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Lorestan: 50 km SE of Khorramabad, Zagros Mt., 1,700 m (Wittmer 1978). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D335C176DAE9FB9433F9FB33.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D335C176DAE9FA9F30A1F94B.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Guilan: Assalem 1,300 m (Wittmer 1972, as Malthodes rhaphidostylus). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977, as Malthodes rhaphidostylus; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Georgia, Russia (Southern European Territory), Turkey (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011; Koçak & Kemal 2015).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D335C176DAE9F91533F9F869.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Golestan: Golae Lovae at Minoodasht, via Gorgan, 750 - 1,400 m (Wittmer 1972). Guilan: Assalem, between Hashtpar and Heroabad, 1,300 m (Wittmer 1972). Mazandaran: Alamdeh at Chalus, 500 - 900 m (Wittmer 1972). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D335C176DAE9F91533F9F869.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D334C177DAE9FF543136FE06.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: 20 Km S of Nowshahr [= Nūshahr], 1,400 m (Wittmer 1997). Generic records: Northwestern Iran (Švihla 2005 [Wittmer 1992 (but in this paper, no Iranian localities are reported), 1997]), Iran (Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Central and East Europe, Georgia, Great Britain, Russia (Southern European Territory), Turkey, Ukraine (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D334C177DAE9FDD233F9FD24.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Guilan: Assalem, between Hashtpar and Heroabad, 1,300 - 1,800 m (Wittmer 1972; Fanti 2014), Assalem, Elburs Mt. (Wittmer 1978). Tehran: Western Elborz Mts. (Švihla 1983). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D334C177DAE9FDD233F9FD24.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D334C177DAE9FCF1310EFC29.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Lorestan: 50 km SE Khorramabad, Zagros Mt., 1,700 m (Wittmer 1978; Fanti 2014), Zagros Mts. (Švihla 1983). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Kazantsev 2011). Distribution outside Iran. Armenia (Švihla 1983).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D334C177DAE9FBF433F9FB13.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Khuzestan: Hoseiniyieh, 360 m, 28 km NNW of Andimeshk (Švihla 1983). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D334C177DAE9FBF433F9FB13.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D334C177DAE9FAFF33F9FA14.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: Elburs, 20 km S of Chalus (Wittmer 1978). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D334C177DAE9FAFF33F9FA14.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D334C177DAE9F9E133F9F919.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Mazandaran: Alamdeh at Chalus, 500 - 900 m (Wittmer 1972). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D334C177DAE9F9E133F9F919.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D334C174DAE9F8E43370FF1B.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Generic records: Iran (Wittmer 1972; Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D334C174DAE9F8E43370FF1B.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Presently thought as endemic to Iran, but possibly also present in Azerbaijan. The nominotypical subspecies Malthodes ordubadensis ordubadensis Reitter (1889) was described from Araxesthal near Ordubad (Azerbaijan), close to Iranian border (Wittmer 1992; Koçak & Kemal 2015) and a future finding in this territory cannot be excluded.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D337C174DAE9FEE633F9FE1C.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Lorestan (Koçak & Kemal 2015): Dorood env. (Švihla 2009). Generic records: Western Iran (Švihla 2009).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D337C174DAE9FEE633F9FE1C.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D337C174DAE9FDE933FDFCFE.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Tehran: Polour-Abali, 2,100 - 2,600 m (Wittmer 1972). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev 2004, 2011; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007; Fanti 2014; Koçak & Kemal 2015). Distribution outside Iran. Central and East Europe, Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D337C174DAE9FC4A33F9FB43.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Khuzestan: Teng-Tina (Wittmer 1978). Generic records: Iran (Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D337C174DAE9FC4A33F9FB43.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D337C174DAE9FB2F33F9FA60.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Iran. Guilan: Assalem, between Hashtpar and Heroabad, 1,300 m (Wittmer 1972), between Rood-bar and Ghazvin, 900 - 1,500 m (Wittmer 1972). Generic records: Iran (Delkeskamp 1977; Kazantsev & Brancucci 2007).	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
F3255159D337C174DAE9FB2F33F9FA60.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Endemic to Iran.	en	Fanti, Fabrizio, Ghahari, Hassan (2016): A checklist of the soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae) of Iran. Zootaxa 4196 (4): 529-551, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4196.4.4
