Plateros laocaensis Kazantsev, 2011

Figs 24, 107–108.

Plateros laocaensis Kazantsev, 2011: 172 .

MATERIAL: Holotype, ♂, N Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov., Hoang Lien Son Mt. Range, env. Fansipan, Tram Ton, 1950–2100 m, VII.2007, D. Fedorenko leg. (ICM); ♂ and 2 ♀♀, N Vietnam, Ninh Binh pr., 90 km SW Hanoi, Cuc Phuong N.P., Xon-Bong, 20°20´58´´N, 105°36´37´´E, 380 m, LFF, forest edge, 5.V.2017, A. Weigel leg. (ICM and NME).

DISTRIBUTION. Northern Vietnam: Chapa, env. Fansipan, 1950–2100 m above sea level; Cuc Phuong National Park, 380 m above sea level.

REMARKS. At lower altitudes (380 m above sea level in Cuc Phuong National Park) the pronotum tends to be distinctly lighter, turning mostly light-brown, only infuscated at disk.