6. Scolytoplatypus blandfordi Gebhardt *

Scolytoplatypus blandfordi Gebhardt, in Beaver & Gebhardt, 2006: 162.

Thai distribution: N: Chiang Mai. New to Thailand.

New records: Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon NP, Kew Maepan Trail, 18° 33.162' N, 98° 28.81' E, 2200 m, MT, various dates from 2–8.vii.2006 to 16–23.iii.2007 (Y. Areeluck) (16); as previous except: summit forest, 8° 35.361' N, 98° 29.157' E, 2500 m, MT, various dates from 2.vii.2006 – 6.ix.2006, 24.xi.2006 – 26.i.2007, 15–22.iv.2007 (Y. Areeluck) (52); Doi Phahompok NP, Kewlom1, 20° 3.549' N, 99° 8.552' E, 2174 m, montane forest, MT, 14–21.ii.2008 (Seesom K.) (1) .

Other distribution: Taiwan. The species also occurs in Nepal (R. A. Beaver, unpublished record). (1)

Biology: Beaver and Gebhardt (2006) describe the gallery system, female mycangia and ambrosia fungus ( Ambrosiella sp.). The only recorded host is Cyclobalanopsis morii (Fagaceae) in Taiwan.

Illustrations: P (Beaver & Gebhardt 2006).