Microperus comptus (Sampson, 1919) comb. nov.

Xyleborus comptus Sampson, 1919: 111 .

Euwallacea comptus (Sampson): Wood & Bright 1992: 687.

Coptodryas compta (Sampson): Beaver 1998: 183.

Remarks. The holotype (NHMUK) 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.