Maechidius lapsus sp. nov.

Described above. Prokofiev (2018: 61) figured aedeagus of this species misidentified as “ Paramaechidius pauxillus ” (see also below).

Type material

BMNH (♂ holotype, 6 paratypes).

Distribution

Entire northern New Guinea (from Nabire to Madang), Cenderawasih Bay Islands (Yapen), Raja Ampat Islands (Waigeo).