110. Microperus diversicolor (Eggers)

Xyleborus diversicolor Eggers, 1923: 202.

Microperus diversicolor (Eggers). Hulcr & Cognato, 2010: 19.

Xyleborus myristicae Schedl, 1939b: 49. Synonymy: Hulcr & Cognato, 2010: 19.

Xyleborus atavus Schedl, 1979: 104. Synonymy: Hulcr & Cognato, 2010: 19.

Thai distribution: (unspecified province) (Browne 1980b as Xyleborus diversicolor, in timber imported to Japan). S: Nakhon Sri Thammarat.

New record: Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Khao Luang NP, headquarters, 08° 22' 21.6'' N, 99° 44' 14.7'' E, 196 m, EtOH trap, 1.iii.2010 (W. Sittichaya) (1). This confirms the presence of the species in Thailand.

Other distribution: Indonesia (Java, Sumatera), Malaysia (E. & W.), New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Is. Intercepted in Japan in timber imported from the region. (3)

Biology: Polyphagous. The gallery system (Browne 1961a) appears to resemble that of M.corporaali (see above).

Illustrations: P (Hulcr 2013, Hulcr & Cognato 2013).