Thirty-two species of Elateridae are listed from the central region of the Zagros Mountains in western Iran. Three new species, Elathous zagrosensis sp. n., Zorochros dilatatus sp. n., and Dicronychus iranicus sp. n. are described. Cardiophorus bellus Platia Gudenzi, is recorded for the first time from Iran. Distribution maps and climate data are presented for all species.

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