Microperus tenellus (Schedl, 1959) comb. nov.

Xyleborus tenellus Schedl, 1959: 501 .

Coptodryas tenella (Schedl): Wood & Bright 1992: 827.

Remarks. An image of the holotype (NHMW) was examined. The species has the characteristics of Microperus given above for M. abbreviatus and it is here transferred to that genus.

Distribution. Sri Lanka.