47. Arixyleborus suturalis (Eggers)

(Figs 17–18)

Xyleboricus suturalis Eggers, 1936: 91 .

Arixyleborus suturalis (Eggers): Schedl, 1953a: 290.

Thai distribution: (unspecified southern province) (Sittichaya et al. 2012) N: Chiang Mai; S: Nakhon Sri Thammarat.

New records: Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon, 5.viii.2002 (K. Koivisto) (1); Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Khao Luang NP, headquarters, 08° 22' 21.6'' N, 99° 44' 14.7'' E, 196 m, EtOH trap, various dates from 01.iii.2010 – 30.vi.2011 (W. Sittichaya) (105) .

Other distribution: Indonesia (Java, Maluku), Malaysia (E. & W.). Intercepted in Japan in timber from East Malaysia and Maluku. (3)

Biology: Polyphagous (Browne 1961a). The gallery system is typical of the genus. Browne (1961a) gives some details of brood sizes and development.