Microperus amphicauda (Browne, 1986) comb. nov.

Xyleborus amphicauda Browne, 1986b: 666 .

Coptodryas amphicauda (Browne): Beaver 1995: 202.

Remarks. The holotype (NHMUK) and three paratypes (NUHM) were examined.The species has the characteristics of Microperus given above for M. abbreviatus including an obliquely truncate antennal club (type 2) with one suture on the posterior face, and punctate pronotal disc, and it is here transferred to that genus.

Distribution. Papua New Guinea. (Imported to Japan).