Pteropliini of New Guinea
Based on the author's private collection [JPRC] with 23 series and 48 lamiines (5 illustrated)





































































Author's collection
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea
Tribe: PTEROPLIINI
Content of box: 46 lamiines distributed in 21 series
• PTEROPLIINI sp. #5299
• PTEROPLIINI sp. #2418
• Callimetopus vitalii
• Mispila (Mispila) papuana
• Prosoplus (Escharodes) flavoguttatus
• Prosoplus (Escharodes) fuscobasalis
• Prosoplus (Prosoplus) intermissus
• Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #993
• Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3708
• Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5258
• Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5259
• Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5270
• Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5271
• Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3710
• Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3711
• Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3713
• Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5260
• Rhytiphora sp. #5261
• Rhytiphora sp. #5275
• Rhytiphora sp. #5313
• Rhytiphora wallacei
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • PTEROPLIINI sp.
Content: 1 lamiine [ serie #5299 ]
• West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11''E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21853 ♀ 6.5mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • PTEROPLIINI sp. #5299
specimen #21853 ♀ 6.5mm • West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11''E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • PTEROPLIINI sp.
Content: 1 lamiine [ serie #2418 ]
• New Guinea, Hollandia • 13.iii.1960 • leg. Sedlacek, J. [ specimen #8239 ♂ 5.5mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • PTEROPLIINI sp. #2418
specimen #8239 ♂ 5.5mm • New Guinea, Hollandia • 13.iii.1960 • leg. Sedlacek, J.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Callimetopus vitalii
Content: 1 lamiine
• Papua New Guinea, Milne Bay Prov., Misima is., Gaibobo Vill. • 15.vi.1995 [ holotype #20672 ♂ 15.3mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Callimetopus vitalii
holotype #20672 ♂ 15.3mm • Papua New Guinea, Milne Bay Prov., Misima is., Gaibobo Vill. • 15.vi.1995
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Mispila (Mispila) papuana
Content: 1 lamiine
• West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11''E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21852 ♀ 8.5mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Mispila (Mispila) papuana
specimen #21852 ♀ 8.5mm • West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11''E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Prosoplus (Escharodes) flavoguttatus
Content: 1 lamiine
• Papua, Mimika, Timika • 15.iv.1999 [ specimen #14209 ♀ 15.5mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Prosoplus (Escharodes) flavoguttatus
specimen #14209 ♀ 15.5mm • Papua, Mimika, Timika • 15.iv.1999
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Prosoplus (Escharodes) fuscobasalis
Content: 4 lamiines
• Papua, Mimika, Timika • 15.iv.1999 [ specimen #14208 ♂ 21.5mm ]
• Irian Jaya, Timika • 15.iv.1999 [ specimen #14207 ♀ ]
• Irian Jaya, Timika • 15.iv.1999 [ specimen #14206 ♀ ]
• Irian Jaya, Timika • 15.iv.1999 [ specimen #14205 ♂ ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Prosoplus (Escharodes) fuscobasalis
specimen #14208 ♂ 21.5mm • Papua, Mimika, Timika • 15.iv.1999
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Prosoplus (Escharodes) fuscobasalis
specimen #14207 ♀ • Irian Jaya, Timika • 15.iv.1999
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Prosoplus (Escharodes) fuscobasalis
specimen #14206 ♀ • Irian Jaya, Timika • 15.iv.1999
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Prosoplus (Escharodes) fuscobasalis
specimen #14205 ♂ • Irian Jaya, Timika • 15.iv.1999
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Prosoplus (Prosoplus) intermissus
Content: 3 lamiines
• Irian Jaya, Sarumi • 15.x.2020 [ specimen #21861 ♀ 14.5mm ]
• West Papua, Manokwari prov. • 15.viii.2018 [ specimen #21783 ♀ 12mm ]
• Western New Guinea, Sorong • 15.xi.1994 [ specimen #2790 ♀ 10mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Prosoplus (Prosoplus) intermissus
specimen #21861 ♀ 14.5mm • Irian Jaya, Sarumi • 15.x.2020
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Prosoplus (Prosoplus) intermissus
specimen #21783 ♀ 12mm • West Papua, Manokwari prov. • 15.viii.2018
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Prosoplus (Prosoplus) intermissus
specimen #2790 ♀ 10mm • Western New Guinea, Sorong • 15.xi.1994
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp.
Content: 2 lamiines [ serie #993 ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 10km NE Kaimana (02), S3°34'42'' E133°42'41'' • 01.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21772 ♀ 11.5mm ]
• Western New Guinea, Sorong • 15.xi.1994 [ specimen #2791 ♂ 10.5mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #993
specimen #21772 ♀ 11.5mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 10km NE Kaimana (02), S3°34'42'' E133°42'41'' • 01.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #993
specimen #2791 ♂ 10.5mm • Western New Guinea, Sorong • 15.xi.1994
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp.
Content: 7 lamiines [ serie #3708 ]
• West Papua, Manokwari prov. • 15.viii.2018 [ specimen #21795 ♂ 12mm ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11'' E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21769 ♂ 12mm ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 10km NE Kaimana (02), S3°34'42'' E133°42'41'' • 01.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21768 ♀ 11.5mm ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #14895 ♀ ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #14894 ♂ ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #14893 ♀ 11.5mm ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #14892 ♂ 12mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3708
specimen #21795 ♂ 12mm • West Papua, Manokwari prov. • 15.viii.2018
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3708
specimen #21769 ♂ 12mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11'' E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3708
specimen #21768 ♀ 11.5mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 10km NE Kaimana (02), S3°34'42'' E133°42'41'' • 01.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3708
specimen #14895 ♀ • Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3708
specimen #14894 ♂ • Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3708
specimen #14893 ♀ 11.5mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3708
specimen #14892 ♂ 12mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp.
Content: 2 lamiines [ serie #5258 ]
• Yapen, Serui vic., 1.52.114S 136.14.189E • 15.i.2007 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21774 ♀ 9.5mm ]
• Yapen, Serui vic., 1.52.114S 136.14.189E • 15.i.2007 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21773 ♂ 10.5mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5258
specimen #21774 ♀ 9.5mm • Yapen, Serui vic., 1.52.114S 136.14.189E • 15.i.2007 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5258
specimen #21773 ♂ 10.5mm • Yapen, Serui vic., 1.52.114S 136.14.189E • 15.i.2007 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp.
Content: 2 lamiines [ serie #5259 ]
• Biak, Mniber vic., 0.43.288S 135.46.018E • 15.xii.2006 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21776 ♂ 9mm ]
• Biak, Mniber vic., 0.43.288S 135.46.018E • 15.xii.2006 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21775 ♂ 9mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5259
specimen #21776 ♂ 9mm • Biak, Mniber vic., 0.43.288S 135.46.018E • 15.xii.2006 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5259
specimen #21775 ♂ 9mm • Biak, Mniber vic., 0.43.288S 135.46.018E • 15.xii.2006 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp.
Content: 2 lamiines [ serie #5270 ]
• West Papua, Manokwari prov. • 15.viii.2018 [ specimen #21793 ♀ 12mm ]
• West Papua, Manokwari prov. • 15.viii.2018 [ specimen #21792 ♀ 13.5mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5270
specimen #21793 ♀ 12mm • West Papua, Manokwari prov. • 15.viii.2018
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5270
specimen #21792 ♀ 13.5mm • West Papua, Manokwari prov. • 15.viii.2018
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp.
Content: 3 lamiines [ serie #5271 ]
• West Papua, Manokwari prov. • 15.viii.2018 [ specimen #21797 ♂ 11.5mm ]
• West Papua, Manokwari prov. • 15.viii.2018 [ specimen #21796 ♀ 12mm ]
• West Papua, Manokwari prov., Maibri vill. env., Arfak Mts., 1170m alt. • 15.x.2013 [ specimen #21794 ♂ 11mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5271
specimen #21797 ♂ 11.5mm • West Papua, Manokwari prov. • 15.viii.2018
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5271
specimen #21796 ♀ 12mm • West Papua, Manokwari prov. • 15.viii.2018
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5271
specimen #21794 ♂ 11mm • West Papua, Manokwari prov., Maibri vill. env., Arfak Mts., 1170m alt. • 15.x.2013
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp.
Content: 3 lamiines [ serie #3710 ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11'' E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21771 ♂ 9.5mm ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11'' E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21770 ♀ 10mm ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #14903 ♂ 8mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3710
specimen #21771 ♂ 9.5mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11'' E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3710
specimen #21770 ♀ 10mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11'' E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3710
specimen #14903 ♂ 8mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp.
Content: 1 lamiine [ serie #3711 ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #14904 ♂ 12mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3711
specimen #14904 ♂ 12mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp.
Content: 3 lamiines [ serie #3713 ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11'' E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21767 ♂ 10.5mm ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11'' E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21766 ♀ 10.5mm ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #14907 ♀ 9.5mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3713
specimen #21767 ♂ 10.5mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11'' E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3713
specimen #21766 ♀ 10.5mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11'' E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #3713
specimen #14907 ♀ 9.5mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 50km SE Kaimana (06), Kamaka village vic., S3°49'50''-E134°11'27'' • 04.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp.
Content: 1 lamiine [ serie #5260 ]
• Indonesia, West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11'' E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21777 ♂ 9mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Pterolophia (Pterolophia) sp. #5260
specimen #21777 ♂ 9mm • Indonesia, West Papua, 18km NE Kaimana (14), S3°31'11'' E133°40'15'' • 23.ii.2011 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Rhytiphora sp.
Content: 2 lamiines [ serie #5261 ]
• Biak, Adadikam vic., 0.57.718S 135.47.639E • 15.xii.2006 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21779 ♂ 11.5mm ]
• Biak, Mniber vic., 0.43.288S 135.46.018E • 15.xii.2006 • leg. Mehl, O. [ specimen #21778 ♀ 11mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Rhytiphora sp. #5261
specimen #21779 ♂ 11.5mm • Biak, Adadikam vic., 0.57.718S 135.47.639E • 15.xii.2006 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Rhytiphora sp. #5261
specimen #21778 ♀ 11mm • Biak, Mniber vic., 0.43.288S 135.46.018E • 15.xii.2006 • leg. Mehl, O.
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Rhytiphora sp.
Content: 2 lamiines [ serie #5275 ]
• West Papua, Manokwari prov., Maibri vill. env., Arfak Mts., 1170m alt. • 15.xii.2012 [ specimen #21888 ♂ 12mm ]
• West Papua, Manokwari prov., Maibri vill. env., Arfak Mts., 1670m alt. • 15.x.2013 [ specimen #21804 ♂ 10.5mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Rhytiphora sp. #5275
specimen #21888 ♂ 12mm • West Papua, Manokwari prov., Maibri vill. env., Arfak Mts., 1170m alt. • 15.xii.2012
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Rhytiphora sp. #5275
specimen #21804 ♂ 10.5mm • West Papua, Manokwari prov., Maibri vill. env., Arfak Mts., 1670m alt. • 15.x.2013
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Rhytiphora sp.
Content: 1 lamiine [ serie #5313 ]
• Misool, 0-500m alt. • 15.xi.2016 [ specimen #21889 ♂ 17.5mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Rhytiphora sp. #5313
specimen #21889 ♂ 17.5mm • Misool, 0-500m alt. • 15.xi.2016
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Rhytiphora wallacei
Content: 3 lamiines distributed in 2 subseries
Subserie #1:
• Papua New Guinea, Morobe prov., Wau Valley • 17.xii.1998 [ specimen #21781 ♀ 32mm ]
• Papua New Guinea, Morobe prov., Kapiro village, Wau District • 30.xii.1998 [ specimen #21782 ♂ 30.5mm ]
Subserie #2:
• Yapen • 15.iv.1999 [ specimen #8259 ♀ 24.5mm ]
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Rhytiphora wallacei
specimen #21781 ♀ 32mm • Papua New Guinea, Morobe prov., Wau Valley • 17.xii.1998
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Rhytiphora wallacei
specimen #21782 ♂ 30.5mm • Papua New Guinea, Morobe prov., Kapiro village, Wau District • 30.xii.1998
Boxes of Pteropliini from New Guinea in author's collection
PTEROPLIINI • Rhytiphora wallacei
specimen #8259 ♀ 24.5mm • Yapen • 15.iv.1999