Fraudatrix melas comb. n.

(Figs 7–10)

Xyleborus melas Eggers, 1927: 93

Coptoborus melas (Eggers): Wood & Bright 1992: 663.

Diagnosis: 2.30 mm long (n = 2); 3.29 times as long as wide. This species is distinguished by the anterior margin of the pronotum rounded, declivital strial punctures distinct, nearly as large as interstrial granules, bearing a short recumbent seta, and more slender form.

Material examined: Lectotype, PHILIPPINES: [Luzon, Provinz Mountain], Balbalan (NMNH). CHINA: Hong Kong, Shing Mun Country Park, 5.vi.2017, Rui’e Nie, ex FIT (IZAS, 1; MSUC, 1).

Distribution: China (Hong Kong), Philippines (Wood & Bright 1992). The record from American Samoa (Schedl 1972) needs confirmation. The species has not been found in extensive recent collecting in the country.

Host plants: Unknown.