Mesochorus cariniferus Benoit 1955

Mesochorus cariniferus Benoit, 1955

(Fig. 7 d)

Diagnosis. This species may be easily identified by the pale spot on tergites II-III, though the extent of this spot is rather variable.

Description. Benoit (1955).

Distribution records. Reunion (new record). Democratic Republic of Congo.

Material examined. HOLOTYPE Ƥ (MRAC) Verbatim label data: Congo Belge, Kivu: Rutshuru, IX/ XI.1936 (Dr. Delville). Other material (Reunion) 13 Le Tampon / ND de la Paix, alt. 1700m, VI.2011, leg. T. Ramage; 233 St Paul / Tan Rouge, alt. 800m, VI.2011, leg. Cirad; 1Ƥ same locality, II.2011, leg. Cirad; 1Ƥ St Pierre / Bassin Martin, alt. 290m, VI.2011, leg. Cirad; 13 same locality, XII.2010, leg. Cirad; 1Ƥ St Leu / Colimaçons, alt. 260m, I.2011, leg. Cirad; 1Ƥ Bras Panon / La Caroline, alt. 130m, XII.2010, leg. Cirad; 1Ƥ St Pierre / Ligne Paradis, alt. 170m, VIII.2010, leg. T. Ramage (light trap); 13 Plaine des Palmistes / Grand Bassin, alt. 550m, XI.2010, leg. T. Ramage (light trap); 13 Petite Ile / Piton Bloc, alt. 950m, IV.2007, leg. Cirad; 23 St Pierre / Ligne Paradis, alt. 180m, VI.2005, leg. P. Rousse; 1Ƥ St Denis / Grande Chaloupe, V.2009, leg. IDR (light trap); 2Ƥ 433 Petite Ile / Forêt de la Mare, alt. 1070m, I.2006, leg. IDR (light trap).