Information: Mesoprionus persicus is a species of longhorn beetle primarily found in the Zagros Mountains, spanning across Iran and Iraq, with a range extending into eastern Turkey.
In Iran, it inhabits the semi-steppe woodlands of the Zagros region, where Quercus brantii, the beetle's main host plant, is prevalent. Mesoprionus persicus is nocturnal, with both males and females frequently attracted to artificial light sources.
Body length: 20 - 40 mm
Peak activity: May - July
Remarks: During the day, the beetles hide under the bark, pieces of wood on the ground, in tree crevices near the ground or in leaves, for example. They activate shortly after dark. They are often enticing to a light trap.
Distribution: Iran, Iraq, Turkey
Zoogeographic region: Palearctic
Taxonomic classification:
Material examined (& observation):
Iran 
Fars prov.
Zagros Mts.
20km E Kazerun env. کازرون
(GPS) 
Altitude 1300 m a.s.l. | 23.5.2014
Our observation period: May ~ Jun
Sampling Methods: Attracted to light trap 
Iran (Islamic Republic of)Longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) of the West Palaearctic region
Coleoptera Cerambycidae Prioninae Mesoprionus persicus
Prioninae of the world (Jiří Pirk) - photos of the type material
Prioninae of the world
Longicorn beetles (Cerambycoidea) of Russia and adjacent countries. Part 1., Danilevsky 2014
