Mimela linpingi Sabatinelli, 1994

Zhao, Ming-Zhi, 2021, On the genus Mimela Kirby, 1823 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae) from China and adjacent countries, with description of five new species, Zootaxa 4995 (2), pp. 201-230 : 222

Mimela linpingi Sabatinelli, 1994

( Figs. 2A–C , 3D–F )

Mimela linpingi Sabatinelli, 1994: 61 , figs. 9–10 [original description, type locality: North Thailand, Chiang Mai, Samoeng]; Krajčik 2007: 86 [catalogued]; Li et al. 2013: 275 [recorded from Laos: Bokeo, Pha Ngam]; Prokofiev & Zorn 2016: 333, figs. 64–66 [in diagnosis of Mimela dalatocoerulea Prokofiev & Zorn, 2016 , recorded from China: Yunnan].

Type material examined. None. The identification is based on the original description.

Additional material examined (46♂♂, 30♀♀). CHINA: Yunnan : 35♂♂, 22♀♀ ( ZMPC), Lincang City, Shuangjiang County, Nansonghe River , 2019.VI.6, net capturing, Zi-Chun Xiong leg. ; 2♂♂ ( ZMPC), Nabanhe N. R. Manfei alt. 700m, 04-V-2009 ; 1♂ ( CCPC), Xishuangbanna, Jinhong, Jinuoshanzhai , 1124m, 2018, V-19, Leg. C.- C. Chen, mercury lamp trap .; 2♀♀ ( ZMPC), Pu’er City , Lancang County, 2015.VI.14, Chao Li leg. THAILAND: Chiang Mai: 1♂ ( ZMPC), Thailande, Lamphang 07.2013 ; Phetchabun: 8♂♂, 6♀♀ ( ZMPC), THAILAND NE, Petchabun prov. 150 km W of Khon Kaen, Nam Nao NP 29.4.- 3.5.2017, 800m / THAILAND N 16°44′16.6″ E 101°34′22.6″ lgt. T. Staněk & T. Staněk jun .

Remarks. Mimela linpingi was denoted to be discovered in China (Yunnan) and Laos (Li et al. 2013; Prokofiev & Zorn 2016) outside Thailand. Exact collecting data for Chinese specimens are herein cited for the first time. This species was acquired from Nansonghe River, about 80 km northeastern to Nangunhe River, where its close relative, M. prodigiosa new species was collected. Both rivers are within the range of Lincang City.

Distribution. China: Yunnan; Laos: Bokeo; Thailand: Chiang Mai, Phechabun*.

Figures

FIGURE 2. Habitus of Mimela spp. A–B, M. linpingi Sabatinelli, 1994, male (Jinhong); C, M. linpingi, female (Nam Nao); D, M. dalatocoerulea Prokofiev & Zorn, 2016, male (Vietnam, 40km North of Dalat City); H, M. dalatocoerulea, female (Vietnam, Binh Thuan, Dong Tien); A, C, D, F, dorsal view; B, E, ventral view.

FIGURE 3. Male genitalia of Mimela spp.A–C, M. prodigiosa Zhao, new species, holotype; D–F, M. linpingi Sabatinelli, 1994 (Nabanhe River); G–I, M. dalatocoerulea Prokofiev & Zorn, 2016 (Vietnam, 40km North of Dalat City); A, D, G, dorsal view; B, E, H, ventral view; C, F, I, lateral view.