Chrysomelid beetles of the subfamily Galerucinae from Thailand and Cambodia in the collections of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

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BULLETIN DE L'INSTITUT ROYAL DES SC[ENCES NATURELLES DE BELG£QUE ENTOMOLOGTE, 77: 163-177, 2007
BULLETIN YAN HET KONTNKLIJK BELGISCH lNSTITUUT YOOR NATUURWETENSCHAPPEN ENTOMOLOGIE, 77: 163-177, 2007
Chryso1nelid beetles of the subfamily Galerucinae from Thailand and
Cambodia in the collections of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences
(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
by Mohamed S. MOHAMEDSAID & Jerome CONSTANT
Abstract collecting ofs pecimens in order to pertinently document
biodiversity of Indochina. In the past, an expedition to
A list of 101 species of chrysomelid beetles of the subfamily the region was made difficult due to logistic, political
Galerucinae from Thailand and Cambodia combined is presented.
and security reasons. Since 2000, entomologists of the
Two new species from Cambodia are described and illustrated:
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (Brussels,
Monolepta kemboja, n. sp., Pa/eosepharia joliveli, n. sp. Eighteen
species are new records for Thailand and 34 for Cambodia, and Belgium) (RBINS) have conducted series ofe xpeditions
6 species are new records for the Tndochinese region: Hyphaenia to survey the entomofauna from Thailand (mainly at the
submetallica JACOBY, Monolepla lunata GRESSITI & KIMOTO, M. Field Research Station (FIRS) of the Srinakbarinwirot
oculata WEISE and M submarginata WEISE (Thailand), Monolepta
University, in Na Haeo) and Cambodia. This paper
xanthodera CHE and Paleosepharia feae (JACOBY) (Cambodia).
presents part of the survey, dealing with the subfamily
Three new combinations are proposed: Taumacera indica (JACOBY),
n. comb., T. occipitali s (LABOISSIERE) and T variceps (LABOISSIERE). Galerucinae of the Chrysomelidae.
Key words: Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae, Thailand, Cambodia, new
records, new species. Materials and Methods
Chrysomelid beetle specimens were collected using
Introduction various methods, such as sweep nets, malaise traps and
light traps. Specimens were pinned, dried and labeled.
Studies on Ch1ysomelidae from Thailand, Cambodia, In the course ofi dentifying the specimens, several major
Laos and Vietnam, collectively known as Indochina, monographs were referred (GRESSITI & KlMOTO 1963;
were initiated by KIMOTO and GRESSITI (1979, 1981, ~ULrK 1936; KIMOTO 1989). Materials examined in
1982) and later, continued by KIMOTO (1989, 1998, this study are deposited in the collection of the RBINS,
1999, 2000a, 2000b.). Among the 15 subfamilies of with some duplicates in the collection of the Centre for
Chrysomelidae recorded from the region, Galerucinae Insect Systematics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
(s. fat.) is the largest one and is represented by 382 Bangi (UKM). Holotypes designated in this study are
species and 97 genera (KIMOTO 1989). Vietnam has the deposited in RBINS.
highest representation of Galerucinae and counts 68%
of the total number of species in the region, followed
by Thailand (54%), Laos (49%) and Cambodia, where Results and Discussion
only 17% of the species are recorded.
A majority of the galerucine species documented As a result of this study, 101 species were identified:
above were collected between 1960 and 1969. Recently, 82 from Thailand and 57 from Cambodia. Two new
KIMOTO (2000a) described another two species of species are described from Cambodia, while 18 species
are recorded for the first time from Thailand and and
Galerucinae from Thailand, for specimens collected
34 from Cambodia, respectively. Six species among
in 1962 (7 specimens), 1965 (12) and 1983 (1). There
the new records for both Thailand and Cambodia are
is obviously a big gap in the number of specimens
also new records for the Indocbinese region. These
collected between the middle of the sixties and year
species are Hyphaenia submetallica JACOBY, Monolepta
2000. It is clear that there is a great need for further
164 Mohamed MOHAMEDSAID & Jerome CONSTANT
lunata GRESSITT & KIMOTO, M oculata WEISE and M DESCRIPnoN: Oblong elongate, subparallel-sided. Head,
submarginata WEISE, which are recorded from Thailand antennae, mandibles, maxillary palpi black. Pronotum
and M xanthodera CHEN and Paleosepharia feae yellowish. Scutellum black. Elytra black in basal one
(JACOBY) from Cambodia. Three new combinations are fifth, apical one-eighth and along lateral and sutural
here proposed: Taumacera indica (JACOBY), n.comb.; margins, and with undulate yellowish stripes along the
T occipitalis (LABOJSSlERE). n. comb.; and T variceps middle. Prosternum brownish, meso- and metasternum
(LABOISSIERE), n. comb. All the three species were black. Abdomen brownish, except apical tergite and
formerly under the genus Platyxantha BALY. According sternite black. Legs yellowish, with tibiae and tarsi
to REID ( 1999), there is no justification to separate brownish.
Taumacera fromPlatyxantha based on a single secondary Head with vertex smooth, shiny; frontal tubercles
character. The only external difference between them is triangular, moderately raised; ]abrum transverse, truncate
that the males of Taumacera have the third antennal at apex; maxillary palpi long, penultimate segment
segment swollen, whereas antennae of Platyxantha are swollen, apical segment pointed at apex. Antennae
simple, or have other segments modified. Photographs filifonn, moderately long, extended to middle of elytra;
of the new species, new records for Indochina and new antennomere 1 longest, club-shaped; antennomeres 2
combinations are here presented. and 3 short, subequal in length; antennomeres 4-10
To date, the number of species of Galerucinae subequal in length, 1.5 times as long as 3; antennomere
reported from Cambodia represented only 17% of the 11 longer than I 0, pointed; interantennal space twice
total number of species known from the Indochinese as broad as antenna! socket. Eyes prominent, with
region (KIMOTO 1989), the lowest compared to the interocular space twice as broad as transverse diameter
other three countries of the region. Although another of eye; distance across eyes as broad as anterior margin
36 species are added to the list for Cambodia, which of pronotum. Pronotum h·ansverse, twice as broad
amounts to 24% of the total number, it does not change as long, widest at middle, convex from side to side,
the position of the country r~presenting the lowest shiny; anterior border umnargined, lateral and posterior
number of Galerucinae in Indochina. It could not be borders margined; anterior margin rather straight, lateral
ascertained whether Cambodian poor representation margins rounded, posterior margin rounded posteriorly;
is due to the size of the country, which is the smallest pronotal angles with seta-bearing pores; surface densely
compared to other three countries in the region. Maybe impressed with fine punctures. Scutellum triangular, as
a better hypothesis is that the country has been poorly long as broad, smooth, shiny. Elytra slightly broader
collected due to political troubles and the fact that most posteriorly, rounded at apex; surface moderately
of the forests in the country are not accessible for fear convex, transversely depressed subbasally, densely
oflandmines. Survey can only be securely carried out in impressed with small punctures; epipleuron broad in
forests which are guaranteed free from landmines. basal one-fourth, abbreviated then gradually narrowed
and disappeared at apical half. Legs long, slender;
metatibia with a long spine at apex; metatibia 1.5 times
Taxonomy as long as metatarsus; metatarsus with first segment 1.5
times as long as remaining segments combined; tarsal
Monolepta kemboja, n. sp. claws appendiculate. Ventral surface densely covered
(Plate 1 A) with short pubescence. Procoxal cavities closed
posteriorly. Pygidium exposed, rounded at apex. Body
ETYMOLOGY: The name of the new species, kemboja, is length: 2.8-3.0 mm.
derived from the word Cambodia. Male. Unknown.
DLAGNOSIS: The new species differs from other known TYPES: Holotype. Female. Cambodia: Siem Reap, 8
species of Monolepta in having elytra black with a Km North of Sre Noi, road to Anlong Vaeng, light trap,
typical shape of undulate yellowish stripes along the 29. v.2003, J. Constant & K. Smets. Paratypes. Same
middle. M oculata WEISE (Plate 2A) differs from the data, 4 specimens.
new species in having elytra with straight yellowish
markings along the middle, pronotum yellowish, hind
tibia and tarsus black.
Galerucinae from Thailand and Cambodia (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) 165
Paleosepharia joliveti, n. sp. shiny. Elytra with apex truncate; surface rugose, densely
(Plate 1 B-F) impressed with moderately large punctures; epip1euron
broad, concave, gradually narrowed towards apex and
ETYMOLOGY: The new species, joliveti, is named after disappeared at tip; elytral cavity broad, oval-shaped,
Dr. Pierre J olivet, a well known chrysornelid worker. moderately deep, with posterior border elevated.
Legs long, slender; metatibia with long spine at apex;
DLAGNOSIS: Paleosepharia joliveti, n. sp. differs from metatarsus nearly as Long as metatibia, with first segment
P tenasserimensis (MAuuK) [Plate 1G ] in having 1.5 times as long as the remaining segments combined;
pronotum entirely brownish, without black margins, tarsal claws appendiculate. Ventral surface densely
elytra with basal, lateral and one-fifth sutural margins covered with short pubescence. Procoxal cavities closed
broadly black, the apical one-fourth black, with extreme posteriorly. Abdomen with apical sternite three times as
reddish brown; male with elytral cavities broad, oval long as precedent stemite, deeply cleft, trilobed, and
shaped, moderately deep, apical sternite with median with a short groove in middle; median lobe oblong, with
lobe broadly, deeply concave, truncate at apex, and surface broadly, deeply concave. Pygidium exposed,
female with apical sternite deeply emarginate, with rounded at apex.
short lobe in middle. Body length 3.5 mm.
Female. Elytra strongly depressed behind scutellum,
DESCRIPTION: Oblong elongate, parallel-sided. Head with without cavities (Plate lE), apical stemite deeply
labrum and maxillary palpi brownish, fronto-clypeal emarginate, with a short lobe in middle (Plate lF). Body
area yellowish, vertex dark brown. Antennae blackish, length 3.8-4.0 mm.
with three basal antennomeres brownish. Pronotum
entirely brownish. Scutellum black. Elytra brownish, TYPES: Holotype. Male. Cambodia: Siem Reap, Angkor
with lateral, basal and one-fifth sutural margins broadly Thom, forest, 9.vi.2005, Var & Haghebae1i. Paratypes.
black, apical one-fourth black, with reddish brown Cambodia: Siem Reap, Angkor Thom, 29.vii.2004, P.
extreme. Meso- and metathorax black. Legs brownish, Grootaert, 2 males; 8-9.vi.2005, Var & Haegebaert,
with tibiae and tarsi blackish. Abdomen yellowish female. Siem Reap, Kbal Spean, light trap, 28.v.2005,
except apical tergite and stemite reddish brown. Var & Grootaert, male; 28.v.2005, Var & Grootaert,
Head with ve1iex convex, smooth, :finely punctuate; female.
frontal tubercles triangular, strongly raised, transversely
grooved behind; clypeus moderately, triangularly raised;
labrum transverse, truncate at apex; maxillary palpi List of species
long, penultimate segment swollen, apical segment
pointed at apex. Antennae :filiform, long, extended to 1. Aplosonyx orientalis (JACOBY)
apex of elytra; antennomere 1 longest, slightly longer
than 2 and 3 combined, club-shaped; antennomere 2 SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, river
shortest; antennomere 3 twice as long as 2; antennomere bank, 5.xii.2001, Constant & Grootaert, 2.
4 1.25 times as long as 3; ante1momeres 4 to 7 subequal DISTRIBUTION. India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos,
in length, slightly longer than 3; ante1momeres 8 to 11 Vietnam, Malaysia.
subequal in length, slightly shorter than 7; antennomere
11 pointed at apex; interantennal space as broad as 2. Apophylia epipleuralis LABOISSLERE
antenna! socket. Eyes prominent, with interocular
space 1.3 times as broad as transverse diameter of eye; SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, NaHaeo, edge
distance across eyes nearly as broad as anterior border pond, Light trap, l 7.v.2003, J. Constant & K. Smets, 2.
of pronotum. Pronotum transverse, 1.8 times as broad CAMBODIA: Siem Reap, 28.iv.-4.v.2003, light trap, S.
as long, widest at middle, convex from side to side, Degreef, 1. Siem Reap, road to Angkor, 22.v.2003, light
shiny; anterior border unmargined, lateral and posterior trap, J. Constant & K. Smets, 2. 8 Km N of Sre Noi,
borders margined; anterior margin concave, lateral road to Anlong Vaeng, 29-30.v.2003, dipteroc forest, J.
margins slightly rounded, posterior margin moderately Constant & K. Smets, 1.
rounded posteriorly; anterior angles thickened, posterior REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
angle obtuse; pronotal angles with seta-bearing pores; DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China.
surface densely impressed with small punctures.
Scutellum triangular, as long as broad, :finely punctuate,
166 Mohamed MOHAMEDSAID & Jerome CONSTANT
3. Apophylia excavata BRYANT Toal (Tonle Sap Lake), 27-28.v.2003, sweeping, J.
Constant, K. Smets & P. Grootaert, 22 (REINS), 4
SPECrMEN EXAMJNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, (UKM); 6.vi.2005, I. Var, 2. Siem Reap, Sam Vaesna
17 .v.2003, light trap, edge pond, J. Constant & K. Center, 30.vi.-9.vii.2003, Malaise trap, Frederic Goes,
Smets, 1. 4; Sam Vaesna Center, Malaise trap, garden 28.v.-
D1sTRLBUTION: India, Myamnar, Thailand, Malaysia. 6.vi.2003, F. Goes, 2; 12-22.vii.2003, F. Goes, 1.
Siem Reap, WCS center, garden, 26-31.v.2003, Malaise
4. Apophyliajlavovirens (FAJRMALRE) trap, J. Constant, K. Smets & P. Grootaert, 10.
DisTRJBUTION: India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia,
SPECIMENS EXAMrNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Sumatra,
FIRS, 15-19.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets Borneo, Java.
& P. Grootae1i, 3. Na Haeo, 17.v.2003, light trap, edge
pond, J. Constant & K. Smets, 1. 10. Aulacophora imiica GMELI
DISTRIBUTLON: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China.
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
5. Apophyliafurcigera CHUJO 5.xii.2001, J. Constant & P. Grootaert, 1. S. Thailand,
Hat Yai, 29.vii. 1976, Pauly, 1; Patthalung, 16.7.1976,
SPECIMEN EXAMJNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, FIRS, l; Petchaburi, 3.ix.1976, A. Pauly, 1; Thap Sakae,
5-12.v.2001, light trap, Constant & Grootaert, l. 2.ix.1976, Pauly, 1; Surat Thani, 27.viii, Pauly, 1. Yala,
DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam. 3.viii.1976, Pauly, 9. CAMBODIA: Angkor Thom,
23.v.2003, J. Constant, P. Grootaert & K. Smets, 2.
6. Arthrotus melanocephalus (JACOBY) Battambang, Prek Toal (Toole Sap Lake), 27-28.v.2003,
sweeping, J. Constant, K. Smets & P. Grootaert, 13
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, (RBINS), 4 (UKM); 6.vii.2005, I. Var, 8. Siem Reap,
FIRS, 15-19.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets Sam Vaesna Center, 30.vi-9.vii.2003, Malaise trap,
& P. Grootaert, 3. S. Thailand, Phuket Is., 15.vii.1976, Frederic Goes, 3. Siem Reap, WCS Center, garden,
Pauly, 1. 26-31.v.2003, Malaise trap, J. Constant, K. Smets & P.
D1sTRLBUTION: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Grootaert, 1.
Sumatra, Java. D1STRJBUTION: India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal,
Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, China, Korea,
7. Aulacophora coffeae {HoRNSTEDT) Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Sunda Islands, New
Guinea, Micronesia, Samoa, Fiji.
SPECIMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Kanchanaburi,
7.ix.1976, A. Pauly, 1. 11. Aulacophora lewisii BALY
D1STRLBUTION: India, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam,
Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Celebes, Philippines. SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: S. Thailand, Yala,
3.viii.1976, Pauly, 3. Phetchaburi, 3.ix.1976, A. Pauly,
8. Aulacophora cruenta (FABRJCIUS) 2. CAMBODIA: Battambang Province, Prek Toal
(Tonie Sap Lake), 6.vii.2005, I. Var, 2.
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, DISTRJBUTION: India, Sri Lanka, Myamnar, Thailand,
Chang Tok Waterfalls, 10.v.2001, Constant & Grootaert, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Japan,
1. Na Haeo, FIRS, secondary forest, 5-12.v.2001, Malaysia, Sumatra, Java.
Constant & Grootaert, 1.
DISTRIBUTION: India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, 12. Aulacophora semifusca JACOBY
Laos, Vietnam, China, Philippines, Malaysia, Sumatra,
Java, Celebes. SPECIMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: S. Thailand,
Chumphon, 29.viii.1976, Pauly, 1.
9. Aulacophora frontalis BALY D1sTRJBUTION: India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos,
V1etnam, China, Taiwan.
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: S. Thailand, Surat
Thani, 27.viii.1976, A. Pauly, I. CAMBODIA: Prek
Galerucinae from Thailand and Cambodia (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) 167
13. Calomicrusflavus (JACOBY) 19. Clitenellafulminans (FALDERMANN)
SPECIMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, SPECtMENS EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Phnom Kulen, 24-
25.v.2000, P. Grootaert, 1. 25.v.2003, J. Constant & K. Smets, 1. Siem Reap, Kbal
D1smrnunoN: Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam. Spean, 28-29.v.2005, I. Var & P. Grootaert, 1.
REMARKS. New record for Cambodia.
14. Calomicrus persimilis KIMOTO D1sTR£BUTION: Cambodia, Vietnam China, Taiwan.
SPECIMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, 20. Dercetina bretinghami (BALY)
FIRS, 15-19.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets &
P. Grootaert, 1. SPECIMEN EXAMLNED: CAMBODIA: Phnom Kulen, 24-
REMARKS: New record for Thailand. 25.v.2003. J. Constant & K. Smets, 1.
D1sTRJBUTION. Thailand, Laos, Vietnam. DISTRIBUTION: India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand,
Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
15. Cassena indica (JACOBY)
21. Dercetina chiengmaica KIMOTO
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
FIRS, 5-12.v.2001, secondaty forest, Constant & SPECIMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
Grootaert, 3 (REINS), l (UKM). 23.v.1998, P. Grootaert, 1.
D1STRJBUTION: Myanmar, Thailand. DISTRIBUTION: Thailand.
16. Cerophysa coomani LABorss!:ERE 22. Dercetina postica BALY
SPECIMENS EXAMJNED: THAILAND: S. Thailand, SPEClMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
Chumphon, 29.viii.1976, A. Pauly, 2. CAMBODIA: Chang Tok, wate1fall, 18.v.2003, K. Smets, 1.
Siem Reap, Angkor site, light trap, 13.v.2005, Var & DrsTRJBUTION: India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos.
Haghebaert, I.
REMARKS: New record for Thailand and Cambodia. 23. Dercetisoma concolor (JACOBY)
DISTRIBUTION. Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Kanchanaburi,
17. Cerophysella basalis (BALY) Sai Yok N.P., 4-5.vi.2003, J. Constant & K. Smets,
1. CAMBODIA: 8 Km N of Sre Noi, road to Anlong
SPECIMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, Vaeng, 29-30.v.2003, dipteroc forest, J. Constant & K.
FIRS, 15-19.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Srnets & Smets, 1. Phnom Bakheng, Malaise trap, 10-17.xi.2004,
P. Grootaert, 1. I. Var, 2. Siem Reap, Angkor Thom, 30.vii.2004, P.
DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan. Grootaert, 1; 14-21.xii.2004, Malaise trap, I. Var, 1.
Preah Kahn, Angkor Thom, 26.vii.2004, P. Grootaert,
18. Cerophysella viridipennis (ALLARD) 1. Preah Kahn Temple, Malaise trap, 14-21.xii.2004, I.
Var, 1; l.vii.2005, I. Var, 3.
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, D1srn1BUTION: Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam,
25.v.2000, P. Grootaert, l; 26.v.2000, P. Grootaert, 1. Na Malaysia, Sumatra, Java.
Haeo National Park, 7. v.200 l, Constant & Grootaert, 1.
CAMBODIA: Kirirom N.P., light trap, pine forest, 24. D01yidella minor KIMOTO
21.iv.2005, Smets & Var, 4 (REINS), l (UKM). 8Km
North of Sre Noi, road to Anlong Vaeng, light trap, SPECIMENS EXAMJNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
29.v.2003, J. Constant & K. Smets, 1. secondary forest, 5.xii.2001, Malaise trap, Constant
DISTRIBUTION: Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, & Grootaert, 2. CAMBODIA: 8 Km N of Sre Noi,
Vietnam. road to Anlong Vaeng, 29-30.v.2003, dipteroc forest, J.
Constant & K. Smets, 1.
REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
D1sTRJBUTION: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
168 Mohamed MOHAMEDSAID & Jerome CONSTANT
25. Doryidella pallida (JACOBY) 31. Gallerucida ornatipennis (DuVIVIER)
SPECfMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, SPECIMEN EXAMJNED: CAMBODIA: Angkor Thom,
24.v.1998, P. Grootaert, 1. Na Haeo, FIRS, 5.v.2001, 23.v.2003, J. Constant, K. Smets & P. Grootae1i, 1.
light trap, Constant & Grootaert, 2. Na Haeo, forest REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
clearing, 16.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant & K. Smets, D1sTRIBUTJON: Cambodia, Vietnam, China.
2. CAMBODIA: 8Km North ofSre Noi, road toAnlong
Vaeng, light trap, 29.v.2003, J. Constant & K. Smets, 32. Haplosomoides costatus BALY
1.
REMARKS: New record for Cambodia. SPECIMEN EXAMLNED: THAILAND: Rayong, Ko Samed
D1sTRJBUTJON: Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Island, 28.iii.2001, secondary forest, P. Grootaert, 1.
Vietnam. D1sTRIBUTJON: Thailand, Vietnam, China, Taiwan.
26. Emathea subcaerulea (JACOBY) 33. Haplosomoides jiavus LABDrSSlERE
SPEClMEN EXAMrNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, SPECIMENS EXAMJNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
FIRS, 15-19.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets & Khring Tok, 19.v.2003, P. Grootaert, L. CAMBODIA:
P. Grootaert, 1. Angkor Thom, 23.v.2003, sweeping, J. Constant, K.
DisTRIBUTJON: India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam. Smets & P. Grootaert, 2. Phnom Kulen, 24-25.v.2003, J.
Constant & K. Smets, 1. Siem Reap, Angkor site, light
27. Eumelepta biplagiata JACOBY trap, 13.v.2005, Var & Haghebae1i, 1.
REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
SPECrMEN EXAMlNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, D1sTRIBUTION: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam,
secondary forest, 5-12.v.2001, Malaise trap, Constant Malaysia.
& Grootaert, 1.
DISTRIBUTJON: Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, 34. Hoplasoma unicolor (ILLIGER)
Malaysia, Sumatra.
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: S. Thailand,
28. Fleutiauxia violaceipennis KIMOTO Chumpon, 29.viii.1976, Pauly, 1. Ranong, 12.vii.1976,
Pauly, 1.
SPECrMENS EXAMlNED: CAMBODIA: Prek Toal, Tonle D1sTRIBUTION: India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos,
Sap Lake, 27.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Sumah·a, Java, Borneo,
& P. Grootaert, 2. Philippines.
REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
DISTRIBUTION: Cambodia, Laos. 35. Hoplosaenidea coomani (LABOISSIERE)
29. Galerucella placida BALY SPECLMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
26.v.2000, P. Grootaert, 1.
SPECrMENS EXAMlNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, REMARKS: New record for Thailand.
17 .v.2003, light trap, edge pond, J. Constant & K. D1sTRJBUTION: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam.
Smets, 1.
DISTRIBUTION: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, 36. Hoplosaenidea cornuta (LABOISSIERE)
Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Korea,
Japan, Malaysia, Sumalrn, Java. SPECIMENS EXAMfNED: CAMBODIA: 8 Km N of Sre Noi,
road to Anlong Vaeng, light trap, 29.v.2003, J. Constant
30. Gallerucida balyi (Duv1vIBR) & K. Smets, 1; 29-30, dipteroc forest, J. Constant & K.
Smets, 1.
SPECfMEN EXAMlNED: THAILAND: Loei, NaHaeo, 31.v.- REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
6.vi.1999, P. Grootaert, 1. DISTRIBUTION: Cambodia, Vietnam.
D1srru:suT10N: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, India,
Myanmar, Malaysia.
Galerucinae from Thailand and Cambodia (Coleoptera: Cbrysomelidae) 169
3 7. Hoplosaenidea lutea (LABOISSIERE)
FIRS, 5-12. v.200 I, secondary forest, J. Constant & P.
Grootaert, I.
SPECIMEN EXAMrNED: THAILAND: S. Thailand, Yala,
REMARKS: New record for Thailand.
3.viii.1976, Pauly, 1.
DrsTRIBUTION: Thailand, Myanmar.
DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
43. Laosixantha fulva KIMOTO
3 8. Hyphaneia antenna/is KIMOTO
SPECrMEN EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Siem Reap, Preah
SPECIMENS EXAMTNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, Kahn Temple (Angkor), Malaise trap, 14-21.xii.2004,
FIRS, 15-19.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets I. Var, 1.
& P. Grootaert, 2. Na Haeo, edge pond, Light trap, REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
l 7.v.2003, J. Constant & K. Smets, 1. D1sTR1BUTION: Laos, Cambodia.
DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Laos.
44. Liroetiella tibia/is KIMOTO
39. Hyphaenia maculata KIMOTO
SPECIMENS EXAMrNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
SPECrMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Rayong, Ko Samed 23.v.1998, P. Grootaert, 1; 24.v.1998, P. Grootaert, 1.
Island, 28.ii.2001, secondary forest, P. Grootae1t, 1. DISTRJBunoN: Thailand, Laos.
REMARKS. New record for Thailand.
DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Laos. 45. Medythia siamensis KrMoTO
40. Hyphaenia minor KIMOTO SPECIMEN EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Banteay Mean
Chay, Ang Trapeang Thmor, light trap, 18.vi.2005, Var
SPECrMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo Chang & Haghebaert, 1.
Tok, l 7.v.2003, P. Grootaert, 1. REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
REMARKS: New record for Thailand. DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Cambodia.
01STRJBUTION: Thailand, Vietnam.
46. Medythia suturalis (MoTSCHULSKY)
41. Hyphaenia nigricornis K.JMoTo
SPECIMENS EXAMlNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
SPECIMENS EXAMrNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, FIRS, 15-l 9.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets
Malaise trap, 24-30.iv. 2000, J. Constant & P. Grootaert, & P. Grootaert, 1. CAMBODIA: Siem Reap, Light trap,
1. Na Haeo, FIRS, 5-12. v.200 I, secondary forest, 25-27.iv.2003, S. Degreef, 2; 28.iv.2003, light trap, S.
Constant & Grootaert, 2. Na Haeo, FIRS, 15-19.v.2003, Degreef, 1. Siem Reap, road to Angkor, 22.v.2003, light
light trap, J. Constant & K. Srnets, 4 (RBINS), 2 (UKM). trap, J. Constant & K. Smets, 59 (RBINS), 4 (UKM).
Na Haeo, light trap, river bank, 15.v.2003, P. Grootaert, Siem Reap, 22.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets
J. Constant & K. Smets, 2. I 7.v.2003, J. Constant & K. & P. Grootaert, 5. Siem Reap, 23.v.2003, light trap, K.
Smets, 1. Rayong, Ko Samet, 17.v.2000, P. Grootaert, Smets & J. Constant, 1; 25.v.2005, light trap, J. Constant
l; 20.v.2000, P. Grootaert, 1. CAMBODIA: Angkor & K. Smets, 1. Siem Reap, Angkor Thom, 26.v.2003, J.
Thom, 23.v.2003, sweeping, J. Constant, K. Smets & P. Constant, K. Smets & P. Grootaert, 1. Prek Toal, light
Grootae1t, 2. Angkor, Preab Kahn, Temple, 31.v.2003, trap, 27.vii.2004, P. Grootaert, I.
light trap, J. Constant & K. Smets, I. Phnom Kulen, D1srn.JBUTION: India, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia,
24-25.v.2003, J. Constant & K. Smets, 1. 8Km North of Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Sumatra,
Sre Noi, road to Anlong Vaeng, light trap, 29.v.2003, J. Java, Philippines, Celebes.
Constant & K. Srnets, I.
REMARKS: New record for Cambodia. 47. Mimastra gracilicornis JACOBY
DISTRIBUTIO : Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
SPECIMEN EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Siem Reap, Kbal
42. Hyphaenia submetallica JACOBY Spean, 28.v.2005, I. Var & P. Grootaert, 1.
(Plate I H) REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
D1sTRJBUTlON. Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos,
SPECIMEN EXAMrNED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, Vietnam.
170 Mohamed MOHAMEDSAID & Jerome CONSTANT
48. Monolepta annamita LABOJSSrERE Grootaert, 1.
D1STRJBUTION. India, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos,
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, Vietnam, China.
23.v.2000, P. Grootaert, 5; 25.v.2000, P. Grootaert, 4.
Na Haeo, 5-12. v.2001, secondary forest, Malaise trap, 53. Monolepta dalatica KIMOTO
Constant & Grootaert, 3. Na Haeo, FIRS, 15-19.v.2003,
light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets & P. Grootaert, 4. SPECIMENS EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Siem Reap, Angkor
Na Haeo, 29.iv.-6.v.2001, Malaise trap, Constant & Thom, 30.vii.2004, P. Grootaert, 3 (RBINS), 1 (UKM).
Grootaert, 1. Na Haeo, FIRS, 16.v.2003, P. Grootaert, Preah Khan, Angkor Thom, 26.vii.2004, P. Grootae11, 1.
1. Na Haeo, Chang Tok, 17.v.2003, P. Grootaert, 2. Na REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
Haeo, Malaise trap, 22.v.2003, P. Grootaert, 1; 29.v.- DrsTRIBUTION: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam.
5.vi.2003, P. Grootaert, 1. Na Haeo, forest clearing,
light trap, 16.v.2003, J. Constant &K. Smets, 1. South 54. Monolepta duodecimmaculata (JACOBY)
Thailand, Rayong, 12.vi.1976, Pauly, 1. CAMBODIA:
8Km North of Sre Noi, road to Anlong Vaeng, light trap, SPECIMENS EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Prek Toal, Tonie
29.v.2003, Constant & Smets, 116 (RBINS), 6 (UKM). Sap Lake, 27.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets &
Preab Khan Temple, 31.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant & P. Grootaert, 2 (RBINS), 1 (UKM); 3.vii.2003, malaise
K. Smets, 2. Kbal Spean (ACCB), Phnom Kulen N. P., trap, F. Goes, 1.
24.vi.2004, P. Grootaert, 1. REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
REMARKS: New record for Cambodia. D1STRJBUTION: Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos.
D1sTRIBUTlON: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
55. Monolepta exigua KIMOTO
49. Monolepta atrimarginata KIMOTO
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: CAMBODIA; 1. Prek Toal, Tonle
SPECrMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, Sap Lake, 27.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets &
FIRS, 15-19.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets & P. Grootaert, 1.
P. Grootaert, 1. REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
REMARKS: New record for Thailand. DISTRIBUTION: Cambodia, Vietnam.
D1sTRIBUTrON: Thailand, Laos.
56. Monoleptajlavovittata CHEN
50. Monolepta azumai KIMOTO
SPECIMEN EXAMlNED: CAMBODIA: 8 Km North of Sre
SPECIMEN EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: 8 Km N of Sre Noi, road to Anlong Vaeng, light trap, 29.v.2003, J.
Noi (road to Anlong Vaeng), 29.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant & K. Smets, 1.
Constant & K. Smets, 1. REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
REMARKS: New record for Cambodia. D1sTRIBUTION: Cambodia, Vietnam, China.
DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Cambodia.
57. Monolepta gisionica KIMOTO
51. Monolepta bifasciata (HoRNSTEDT)
SPECLMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo;
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Prek Toal, Tonie FIRS, 15-19.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets
Sap Lake, 27.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets & & P. Grootaert, 1. CAMBODIA: Phnom Kulen, 24-
P. Grootaert, 3 (RBINS), 1 (UKM). 25.v.2003, J. Constant & K. Smets, 1.
D1sTRIBUTION: India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, REMARKS: New record for Thailand.
Laos, Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Philippines, New DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos.
Guinea.
58. Monolepta kemboja MOHAMEDSAID & CONSTA T,
52. Monolepta cavipennis BALY n. sp.
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Phnom Kulen, DISTRIBUTION: Cambodia.
24-25.v.2003, J. Constant & K. Smets, 2 (RBINS) 1
(UKM). Siem Reap, Angkor Thom, 25.vii.2004, P.
Galerucinae from Thailand and Cambodia (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) 171
59. Monolepta leechii JACOBY D1sTRJBUTION: Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
SPECIMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei , NaHaeo , FIRS , 65. Monolepta oculata WEISE
5-12.v.2001, light trap, J. Constant & P. Grootaert, 1. (Plate 2 A)
DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan.
SPECIMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, a Haeo,
60. Monolepta lunata GREssrrr & KIMOTO 25.v.2000, P. Grootaert, 1.
(Plate 1 I) REMARKS: New record for Thailand.
DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Myanmar.
SPECIMEN EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, 5-
12. v.2001, J. Constant & P. Grootaert, 1. 66. Monolepta pallidula (BALY)
REMARKS: New record for Thailand.
DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Hainan. SPECIMEN EXAMlNED: CAMBODIA: Prek Toal, Toole Sap
Lake, 27.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets & P.
61. Monolepta miyatakei KIMOTO Grootaert, 1.
REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Kirirom .P., DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam,
light trap, pine forest, 21.iv.2005, K .Smets & Var, 3 China, Taiwan, Japan.
(REINS), l(UKM).
D1sTRIBUTION: Thailand, Cambodia. 67. Monolepta pseudosignata KIMOTO
62. Monolepta nigrifrons (ALLARD) SPECIMEN EXAMlNED: THAILAND: S. Thailand, Surat
Thani, 27.viii.1976, Pauly, 1.
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, REMARKS: New record for Thailand.
31.v.-6.vi.1999, P. Grootaert, 1; 6-13.viii.1999, P. D1sTRIBUT10N: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam.
Grootaert, 1. Na Haeo, FIRS, 7-14.v.2000, Malaise
h·ap, Constant & Grootaert, 1. Na Haeo, 23.v.2000, P. 68. Monolepta quatei KlMoro
Grootaert, 3; 25.v.2000, P. Grootaert, 1; 26.v.2000, P.
Grootaert, 1; 27.v.2003, P. Grootaert, 1. SPECLMEN EXAMJNED: CAMBODIA: Kbal Spean (ACCB),
DISTRIBUTION: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam. Phnom Kulen N.P., 24.vii.2004, P. Grootaert, 1. Prek
Toal, Angkor Thom, 27.vii.2004, P. Grootaert, 1.
63. Monolepta nigripes (ILLlGER) REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
D1sTRIBUTION: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
FIRS, 15-18.v.2003, banana trap, J. Constant & K. 69. Monolepta scripta (MoTSCHULSKY)
Smets, 5 (RBINS), 1 (UKM). CAMBODIA: Angkor
Thom, 23.v.2003, J. Constant, P. Grootaert & K. Smets, SPECIMENS EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Prek Toal, Tonie
1. Preab Khan, Angkor Thom, 26.vii.2004, P. Grootaert, Sap Lake, 3-7.iii.2003, Malaise trap, F. Goes, 3
l. Siem Reap, Angkor Thom, forest, 5.vi.2005, Var & (RBINS), l(UKM); 27-28.v.2003, J. Constant, K.
Haghebaert, 3; 9.vi.2005, Var & Hagbebaert, 1. Siem Smets & P. Grootaert, 1. Siem Reap, Sam Vaesna
Reap, Kbal Spean, 28.v.2005, I. Var & P. Grootaert, Center, Malaise trap, in garden, 8-10.x.2003, F. Goes,
8 (RBINS), 2 (UKM); 28-29.v.2000, I. Var & P. l; 15-31.i.2004, F. Goes,1.
Grootaert, 1. REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
DISTRIBUTION: India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, D1sTRIBUTION: India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia,
Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Sumatr·a, Java, Laos, Vietnam.
Borneo, Philippines, Celebes.
70. Monolepta severini (JACOBY)
64. Monolepta nigrotibialis (ALLARD)
SPECIMENS EXAMlNED: THAILAND: Rayong, Ko Samet,
SPECIMEN EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Kbal Spean (ACCB), 20.v.2001, P. Grootaert, 1. CAMBODIA: Kiri.rom N.
Phnom Kulen N.P., 24.vii.2004, P. Grootaert, 1. P., light trap, pine forest, 2 l .iv.2005, Smets & Var, 5
(RBINS), 1 (UKM).
REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
172 Mohamed MOHAMEDSAID & Jerome CONSTANT
REMARKS: New record for Cambodia. Lake, 27.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets & P.
D1sTRJBUTION: India, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Grootaert, 1.
Laos, Vietnam. REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
DISTRIBUTION: Myanmar, Cambodia.
71. Monolepta sexlineata CHUJO
76. Monolepta testacea (JACOBY)
SPECIMEN EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Prek Toal, Tonle Sap
Lake, 27.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets & P. SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
Grootaert, 1. 25.v.2000, P. Grootaert, 1. CAMBODIA: 8 Km north of
DISTRIBUTION: India, Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Sre Noi, road to Along Vaeng, 29.v.2003, light trap, J.
Vieh1am, China, Taiwan. Constant & K. Smets, 10 (REINS), 4 (UKM).
REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
72. Monolepta signata (OLIVIER) DISTRIBUTION: India, Thailand, Cambodia.
SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo, 77. Monolepta xanthodera CHE
FIRS, 5.xii.2001, light trap, Constant & Grootaert, 1. (Plate 2 B)
Na Haeo, FIRS, 15-19.v.2003, light tr·ap, J. Constant,
K. Srnets & P. Grootaert, 1. S. Thailand, Betong, SPECIMEN EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Siem Reap, Angkor
7.viii.1976, Pauly, 2. Hat Yai, 29.vii.l 976, Pauly, l. site, light trap, 13.v.2005, Var & Haghebaert, l.
Surat Thani, 27.viii.1976, Pauly, 4 (REINS), 1 (UKM). REMARKS: New record for Cambodia.
Phuket, 15.vii.1976, Pauly, l; 20.vii.1976, Pauly, 1. DISTRIBUTIO : Cambodia, China.
Yala, 3.viii.1976, Pauly, 2. W. Thailand, Kanchanaburi,
7.ix.1976,A. Pauly, 1. Koh Samedlsland, 15-17.v.2001, 78. Monolepta zonalis GRESSJTT & KJMOTO
Constant & Grootaert, 2. CAMBODIA: Prek Toal, (Plate 2 D)
Tonle Sap Lake, 27.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant, K.
Smets & P. Grootaert, 1 (RBINS), 1 (UKM). Prek Toal, SPECIMENS EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
Angkor Thom, 27.vii.2004, P. Grootaert, 1. Siem Reap, FIRS, 15-19.v.2003,light trap, J. Constant, K. Smets &
road to Angkor, 22.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant & K. P. Grootaert, 17 (RBINS) 2 (UKM).
Smets, 1. Siem Reap, Angkor Thom, 9 .vi.2005, I. Var & REMARKS: New record for Thailand and the most
G. Hagbebaert, 1. beautiful species of the genus from the region.
DISTRIBUTION: India, Nepal, S1i Lanka, Myanmar, D1sTR1BUTIO 1: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China.
Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Java.
79. Monolepta zonula WEISE
73. Monolepta subfasciata KIMOTO
SPECrME EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: Siem Reap, 8 Km
SPECIMENS EXAMlNED: CAMBODIA: Preah Kahn North of Sre Noi, road to Anlong Vaeng, light trap,
Temple, 31.v.2003, light trap, J. Constant & K. Smets, 29.v.2003, J. Constant & K. Smets, 1.
1. Kbal Spean (ACCB), Phom Kulen NP, 24.vii.2004, D1srrusuTION: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar.
P. Grootaert, 1.
RErvIARKS: New record for Cambodia. 80. Oides andrewesi JACOBY
DISTRIBUTION: Cambodia, Vietnam.
SPEClME s EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo,
74. Monolepta submarginata WEISE 31.v.-6.vi.1999 P. Grootaert, 1. Na Haeo, FIRS,
secondary forest, 5-12.v.2001, J. Constant & P.
SPECIME EXAMINED: THAILAND: Loei, Na Haeo Grootae1t, 5 (REINS), 1 (UKM). Kancbanabmi,
Khring Tok, 19.v.2003, P. Grootaert, l. 7.ix.1976, A. Pauly, 2.
REMARKS. New record for Thailand. DISTRIBUTIO : India, Myanmar, Thailand Cambodia,
DISTRIBUTION: Myanmar, Thailand. Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan.
75. Monolepta tarsalis (JACOBY) 81. Oides duodecimpunctatus (CLARK)
SPECH\•IE 1 EXAM!J ED: CAMBODIA: Prek Toal, Tonle Sap SPECIMEN EXAMINED: CAMBODIA: 8 Km N of Sre Noi,