Carlschoenherria argus (Burmeister, 1855) new combination

(Figs. 29–31)

Melolontha argus Burmeister, 1855: 419–420 (original description).

Schönherria argus: Brenske 1894: 27 (record from Malacca); Brenske 1900: 155 (Sumatra, new record).

Schoenherria argus: Itoh 1992: 9; Itoh 1993: 14–15 (redescription, key).

Type locality. “ Java ”

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Type material examined. None

Additional material examined. WEST MALAYSIA. 1♂, Pahang, Cameron Highlands, 2-9-iv-1997, D. Hauck Igt. (OCPC); 1♀, Pahang, Banlaran Benon Mts., K. Ulo Dong, SSE, 17-23-iv-1997, 10-15 km, D. Hauck Igt. (OCPC)

Remark. A widely distributed species, originally described from Java, subsequently recorded from Malaysia and Sumatra where it is common (Itoh 1993).