Coptodryas bella (Sampson, 1921) Fig. 35C, D, J
Xyleborus bellus Sampson, 1921: 31.
Coptodryas bella (Sampson): Wood and Bright 1992: 823.
Type material.
Holotype (NHMUK).
New records.
Philippines: Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon Munc., Mount Palali basecamp, 16.46228; 121.21975, 722 m, 6.vi.2017, Siler Brachymeles Expedition 4, ex light collecting (MSUC, 1).
Diagnosis.
3.75-4.0 mm long (mean = 3.95 mm; n = 5); 1.88-2.05 × as long as wide. This species is distinguished by its large size; pronotum anterior margin with a pair of conspicuous serrations; densely setose body; declivity obliquely truncate; elytral strial and interstrial punctures confused; declivital interstriae granulate; and pronotum type 5 when laterally viewed.
Similar species.
Coptodryas confusa .
Distribution.
Indonesia (Maluku), East & West Malaysia, New Guinea, Philippines*, Thailand.
Host plants.
Recorded from Vatica ( Dipterocarpaceae), and an unidentified genus of Euphorbiaceae (Browne 1961b).