Graptus steppensis Davidian, Arzanov & Korotyaev

Graptus steppensis Davidian, Arzanov & Korotyaev, 2004

Records. DON LUG [Nazarenko & Savchenko 2008: 228].

Distribution. Ukraine, South European Russia (Davidian & Arzanov 2004)

Material examined. Donetsk Prov.: 99 spec. (ScCol) Volodarskii Distr., Kamiani Mohyly reserve, Barber pitfall traps, Ye.Yu. Savchenko leg. 15–22.iv, 15–22.v, 15–22.ix, 15–22.x.2006; 16–23.v.2007 ; Luhansk Prov.: 1 spec. (KrC) Malaia Vergunka, Sukhaia Balka, A.M. Kravchenko leg., 30.iv.1970; 2 spec. (KrC) idem, A.M. Kravchenko leg., 12.x.1971; 1 spec. (ZIN) idem, A.M. Kravchenko leg., 12.x.1971; 3 spec. (SIZK) Provalsky Step Reserve, Kalynivskyi Division, steppe with Caragana, V.P. Foroshchuk leg., 22.vii.2001 .

Biology. Steppes. Adults occur in IV–V, VII, IX–X. Host plants unknown.