Parachernes (Parachernes) cocophilus (Simon, 1901)

(Figs 6 C–D, 6H–J)

Chelifer cocophilus Simon 1901: 79 –80; Ellingsen 1912: 81.

Parachernes (Argentochernes) cocophilus (Simon): Beier 1932b: 123 –124, figs 140. Parachernes cocophilus (Simon): Beier, 1967: 354; Beier 1973: 51.

Parachernes (Parachernes) cocophilus (Simon): Harvey 1991: 614.

Distribution. Equatorial Guinea; Malaysia (Kelantan: Kuala Aring; type locality); Sri Lanka; Thailand; Vietnam. Previous record. North Central Province: Maradan Maduwa (Wilpattu National Park; Beier 1973). New records. Northwestern Province: Kurunegala District: L 10 & L 26.

Remarks. Found under bark of Jackfruit trees (Figs 6 H–K). Parachernes (P.) cocophilus was found living in large colonies together with Paratemnoides pallidus, in forests of the dry zone.