taxonID	type	description	language	source
552E5F71FF8A1C42B5A7FCFCFE150822.taxon	description	Redescription. Body elongate and stout, medium to large (ca. 37 – 57 mm long). Head width subequal to pronotal width at base. Eyes coarsely faceted, emarginate; lower lobes vertical. Frons wider than long. Antennal tubercles moderately prominent and separated. Antennae ca. 1.7 – 2.0 times (in male) or 1.3 – 1.4 times (in female) as long as body length; scape with apical cicatrix developed; antennomere III longest, about twice as long as scape, distinctly longer than antennomere IV, antennomeres IV to X successively shorter and narrower, last antennomere slightly longer than penultimate; basal 6 – 7 antennomeres very sparsely fringed beneath. Both maxillary and labial terminal palpomeres fusiform. Pronotum transverse, cylindrical; each side with a long sharp lateral spine, thickened at base and curved backwards; disk weakly convex, with three indistinct calli arranged as inverted triangle; procoxal cavities closed posteriorly. Scutellum broadly rounded posteriorly. Elytra elongate, subparallel-sided in basal half, gradually convergent toward conjointly rounded apices with long sutural spine; disk provided with two more or less distinct longitudinal carinae. Mesocoxal cavities open to mesepimera. Legs moderately long, stout; protibia with a subapical tooth beneath (weak in females); mesotibia with a subapical oblique groove externally; tarsus four segmented; tarsal claws free, divaricate. Male endophallus with cs highly reduced or nearly absent; MPH long and slender, without significant swelling or protuberance; PB provided with sf and si; APH provided apically with a pair of rod-like sclerites associated with the paired ejaculatory ducts.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8A1C42B5A7FCFCFE150822.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China, Vietnam.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8A1C42B5A7FCFCFE150822.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The genus Meges was proposed by Pascoe (1866) for Monochamus gravidus Pascoe, 1858. The genus Magninia Clermont, 1932 was established based on M. tonkinea Clermont, 1932. Clermont (1932) differentiated this genus from Meges by “ les deux sillons oculaires ” (“ the two eye furrows ”, meaning uncertain) less oblique, the scutellum more widely rounded and frons with a pair of deep comma-shaped dimple anteriorly (= pretentorial pit). Breuning (1944) synonymized Meges Pascoe, 1866 with Monochamus Dejean, 1821 without providing any reason, but retained Magninia as valid. In his key, Breuning (1944) separated Magninia from Monochamus mainly by its elytra provided with humeral spines. However, based on the comparison of high-quality photographs of the type specimens of Monochamus gravidus and Magninia tonkinea, and the investigation of fresh material of both species, no significant difference can be found to support their generic separation, especially regarding the considerable similarities of their endophallic structures (Figs. 5, 6). Therefore, Magninia Clermont, 1932 is herein synonymized with Meges Pascoe, 1866. In addition, the genus Meges is proposed herein to be resurrected from synonymy with Monochamus Dejean, 1821 by combination of the following characters: body stout, antennae relatively short, pronotal lateral spines long and sharp, curved backwards, elytra carinated, elytral apices spined, protibia with a subapical tooth beneath, male endophallus with cs highly reduced or nearly absent, MPH without significant swelling or protuberance, PB provided with sf and si, and APH provided apically with a pair of rod-like sclerites associated with the ejaculatory ducts. While in M. sutor sutor (Linnaeus, 1758), the type species of Monochamus, body relatively slender and antennae relatively long, pronotal lateral spines less acute apically and not curved, elytra without carinae, elytral apices rounded, protibia untoothed, male endophallus with cs well developed, MPH swollen near middle and apex, PB lacking sf and si, and APH provided with a single V-shaped sclerite. Pascoe (1858) mentioned the similarities between his Monochamus gravidus and Hammaticherus marmoratus Westwood, 1848 (the type species of Pseudomeges Breuning, 1944). Based on the comparison of both type species in this study, the genus Meges can be distinguished from Pseudomeges by the antennal scape with the cicatrix more prominent and delimited by a distinct carina (“ scape provided with a complete cicatrix ” in Breuning 1943), elytral apices provided with long sutural spine, protibia with a subapical tooth beneath, male endophallus with the MPH relatively longer and slenderer.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF891C43B5A7FD0CFC1E0ABA.taxon	description	(Figs. 1, 6, 8)	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF891C43B5A7FD0CFC1E0ABA.taxon	materials_examined	Type material examined. Holotype, female, “ Monochamus / gravidus / type Pasc ”, “ Meges / gravidus / Pas ”, “ Borneo? ”, “ Type ” (NHML). Examined by photographs taken by Xicui Du in 2013. Other material examined. China (Henan): 1 female, Henan (IZAS). China (Anhui): 1 female, Anhui, Yuexi, Yaoluoping, Menkanling, 1,100 m, 2021. VII. 7, leg. Wen-Xuan Bi (CBWX); 1 female, ditto except 1,129 m, 2021. VII. 6, leg. J. - T. Zhao (CCCC). China (Zhejiang): 1 male, Zhejiang, Xitianmushan, 350 m, 2005. VII. 9, leg. Wen-Xuan Bi (CBWX); 1 female, ditto except 2006. VII. 1 - 9 (CBWX); 1 female ditto except 2009. VIII. 18, leg. Liang Tang (CBWX); 1 male, ditto except 2016. VII. 4, leg. Wen-Xuan Bi (CBWX); 1 female, ditto except 2016. VII. 5 (CBWX); 1 female, ditto except 2016. VII. 24, leg. Yong-Xiang Wu (CBWX); 1 male, ditto except 1,250 m, 2016. VII. 29, leg. Wen-Xuan Bi (CBWX); 1 male, ditto except 510 m, 2016. VIII. 6 (CBWX); 1 female, ditto except 350 m, 2018. VII. 7, leg. Xiao-Bin Song (CBWX); 1 female, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 1978. VI (IZAS, IOZ (E) 1896993); 1 male, Zhejiang, Anji, Baofuzhen, Lidongwu, 750 m, 2017. VIII. 11, leg. Wen-Xuan Bi (CBWX); 1 male, Zhejiang, Ningbo, Tiantongshan, 2009. VI, leg. Bin-Jie Ge (CBWX). China (Hunan): 1 male, Changsha, Yuelushan, 1957. VIII. 2 (IZAS). China (Fujian): 1 female, Fujian, Quanzhou, Dehuaxian, Chishuizhen, leg. Jia-Hong Lin & Nan-Yi Tsai (CCCC); 1 male, Fujian, Wuyishan, Sangang, 740 m, 1997. VIII. 5, leg. Jian Yao (IZAS). China (Guangxi): 1 female, Guangxi, Xingan, Jinshi, 1,230 m, 2017. VII. 17, leg. Y. - Q. Lu (CCCC). Complementary description. Male (Fig. 1). Body length 37.3 – 40.4 mm, humeral width 11.1 – 12.1 mm. Male endophallus (Fig. 8) long and slender, more than 3 times as long as the median lobe, strongly curved dorsally near apical third; APH defined by the presence of af, limit between BPH and MPH indicated by a dorsal swelling; cs highly reduced, nearly unrecognizable; MPH vaguely subdivided into MT, CT and PB, without significant swelling or protuberance; PB surrounded by sf and provided with si; relative lengths of APH: MPH: BPH: PB: CT: MT = 1.0: 8.4: 1.4: 1.1: 2.8: 4.7. APH slightly curved ventrally at base with im complete and subsclerotized, clearly divided into ab and bb; ab cylindrical, moderately swollen; bb constricted near middle, provided with a pair of rodlike sclerites associated with the paired ejaculatory ducts (Fig. 5 a), with gn situated near the apex. Spicules mainly distributed on dorsal surface or along a narrow ventral midline of CT, around the distal part of PB and the whole surface of ab. Female. Body length 39.9 – 47.2 mm, humeral width 11.8 – 13.6 mm.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF891C43B5A7FD0CFC1E0ABA.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China: Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi, Anhui, Zhejiang, Hunan, Fujian, Guangxi (new Province record).	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF891C43B5A7FD0CFC1E0ABA.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species was originally described from Borneo (Pascoe 1858, label of the holotype interpreted as “ Borneo? ”), but no additional specimen has been reported from there since. Study of series specimens from several localities of China suggest that the " North China " proposed in Pascoe (1866) is the correct type locality of this species. Thus, this species is accordingly excluded from the fauna of Borneo.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF881C45B5A7FACDFCC80B26.taxon	description	(Figs. 2, 7, 9)	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF881C45B5A7FACDFCC80B26.taxon	materials_examined	Type material examined. Holotype, female, “ Tonkin / Tien-yen ”, “ ex. Jeanvoine / Coll. Clermont ”, “ Type ”, “ Magninia / tonkinea / Clerm. / type ”, “ tonkinea Clerm ”, “ TYPE ”, “ Museum Paris / Coll. M. Pic ” (MNHN). Examined by photographs taken by Gan-Yan Yang & Hong-Liang Shi in 2011. Other material examined. China (Guangxi): 1 male, Guangxi, Jinxiu, Dayaoshan, 900 m, 2018. VIII. 11, local collector (CCCC). China (Hainan): 1 male, Hainan, Ledong, Jianfengling, 950 m, 2015. V. 7 - 12, leg. Yu-Tang Wang & Nan-Yi Tsai (CCCC); 1 female, ditto except 2018. V. 21, local collector (CCCC); 1 female, ditto except 2018. VI. 2, local collector (CCCC). Complementary description. Male (Fig. 2). Body length 48.5 – 49.4 mm, humeral width 14.6 – 15.0 mm. General appearance similar to the female described by Clermont (1932). Body slightly slenderer. Antenna about 2.0 times of body length. Legs relatively longer and thicker. Endophallus in everted condition (Fig. 9), almost identical to Meges gravidus as described above, but relatively slenderer. Female. Body length 55.0 – 57.3 mm, humeral width 16.6 – 17.8 mm.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF881C45B5A7FACDFCC80B26.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China: Hainan (new Province record), Guangxi; Vietnam: “ Tonkin ”.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF881C45B5A7FACDFCC80B26.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The resemblances of the endophallic structures between this species and Meges gravidus (Figs. 8. 9.), indicate a close relationship. This species can be easily distinguished from the latter by its larger body size, antennae longer, protibial subapical tooth sharper, elytra broader with smooth base which lacks remarkable granule, elytral humeri remarkably spined and elytral disk bearing fewer maculae of relatively lighter color. Huang et al. (2002) firstly recorded this species from Guangxi, China. We confirmed the distribution in Guangxi and added Hainan as a new locality based on new material.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8E1C45B5A7FDDAFAB80C8F.taxon	description	(Figs. 3, 10, 12)	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8E1C45B5A7FDDAFAB80C8F.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. China (Xizang): 2 males, Xizang, Chayu, Zhuowagong, 2,500 m, 2011. VII. 1, leg. Wen-Xuan Bi (CBWX); 1 male, Xizang, Motuo, 1,200 m, 2011. VIII. 18, leg. Wen-Xuan Bi (CBWX); 1 male, ditto except 1,100 m, 2013. VIII. 19, leg. Wen-Xuan Bi (CBWX); 3 males, ditto except 2014. VII. 25 (CBWX); 1 female, Xizang, Motuo, 108 K, 1,400 m, 2013. VIII. 16, leg. Wen-Xuan Bi (CBWX); 1 female, Xizang, Bomi County, Tongmaizhen, Tongmaidaqiao, alt. 2,025 m, 30.09632 ˚ N, 95.06610 ˚ E, 2019. VII. 19, leg. Hao-Dong Yin by light trap (IZAS). China (Yunnan): 1 female, Yunnan, Longchuan, Mangdong, 1,770 m, 2015. IX. 19, leg. Y. - T. Chung (CCCC); 1 female, Yunnan, Ruili, Bangdashan, 1,432 m, 2016. IX. 17, leg. Xiao-Dong Yang (CCCC); 1 male, Yunnan, Longchuan, Husa Xiang, 1,700 m, 2017. VI. 24, leg. Yung-Jen Chang (CCCC). Complementary description. Male. Body length 40.5 – 61.3 mm, humeral width 12.3 – 19.3 mm. Legs with tarsi four-segmented, but tarsomeres IV and V in some individuals incompletely fused (Fig. 12). Male endophallus (Fig. 10) stout, about 2.4 times as long as the median lobe, weakly curved near apical two-fifths dorsally; APH well defined, BPH and MPH vaguely defined due to the highly reduced cs; MPH subdivided into MT, CT and PB by constriction, CT and PB moderately swollen at middle; PB with pronounced si and indistinct sf; relative lengths of APH: MPH: BPH: PB: CT: MT = 1.0: 2.9: 0.5: 0.6: 1.0: 1.3. APH, divided into ab and bb; im moderately developed; ab gradually broadened distally; bb provided with a pair of rod-like sclerites associated with the paired ejaculatory ducts, in dorsal view (Fig. 10 a) protuberant behind the widely separated gn and deeply emarginated apically. Spicules mainly distributed on CT, apical part of PB and whole surface of ab. Female. Body length 57.4 – 66.7 mm, humeral width 19.6 – 22.3 mm.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8E1C45B5A7FDDAFAB80C8F.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (new Country record): Xizang, Yunnan; Laos, India, Myanmar, Bhutan.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8E1C45B5A7FDDAFAB80C8F.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species and Pseudomeges varioti Le Moult, 1946 show allopatric distribution in Yunnan. The former is distributed in the westernmost region (Longchuan County), while the latter was reported from the southern end (Jinghong City: Weigel, Meng & Lin 2013). Pseudomeges marmoratus can be distinguished from the latter by its head smaller, not protruding at sides in front view, lower eye lobe larger, nearly as long as gena, instead of only 0.6 times, antennal scape thicker, antennomere III straight, antennomeres III to V not annulated with light pubescence at base, elytra longer compare to its head and pronotum united, scutellum slender, not transverse.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8E1C46B5A7F8A2FD77087E.taxon	description	(Fig. 5)	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8E1C46B5A7F8A2FD77087E.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. China (Guangdong): 1 female, Guangdong, Nanling, 2010, leg. Li-Zhen Li (EUMJ); China (Yunnan): 1 female, Yunnan, Menghai County, Nanbanhe Nat. Rev., Guomenshan Station, 1120 m, 22.24497 ° N, 100.60635 °, 2011. X. 12, leg. Zhi-Ming Ma (IZAS). Thailand: 1 male, Thailand, Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon, 1989. V. 24, local collector (EUMJ); 1 female, Thailand, Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon, 1988. VIII. 6 (EUMJ); 1 male, ditto except 1988. VIII. 22 (EUMJ); 1 male, ditto except 1989. V. 24 (EUMJ); 1 female ditto except 1989. IX. 9 (EUMJ). Myanmar: 1 male, S. E. Burma, Dauna, 1991. X. 5, local collector (EUMJ). Laos: 1 female, Laos, Phu Soai Dao, 1992. IV. 16, local collector (EUMJ).	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8E1C46B5A7F8A2FD77087E.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China: Guangdong (new Province record), Hainan, Sichuan, Yunnan; Vietnam; Laos; Myanmar (new country record).	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8E1C46B5A7F8A2FD77087E.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Weigel, Meng & Lin (2013) reported P. varioti from Xizang based on some pictures from internet and personal communications with collectors, but it was due to a misidentification of P. marmoratus. Therefore P. varioti is excluded from the fauna of Xizang.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8D1C47B5A7F88EFA840C6D.taxon	description	(Figs. 4, 11)	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8D1C47B5A7F88EFA840C6D.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype: male, “ Yunnan, Pingbian, Daweishan / 2021. IV. 9 / leg. Jin Chen ” “ 2041 m / 22 ˚ 54.6524 ̓ N / 103 ˚ 41.8066 ̓ E ” (IZAS). Paratypes: 1 male, same data to holotype; 2 males, “ Yunnan, Pingbian, Daweishan / 2,022 m / 2016. IV. 22 / leg. Xiao-Dong Yang ” (CCCC); 1 male, ditto except 1,982 m, 2016. IV. 21, leg. Chao Wu (CCCC).	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8D1C47B5A7F88EFA840C6D.taxon	description	Description. Male (Fig. 4). Body length 52.6 – 58.1 mm, humeral width 15.9 – 18.1 mm. Integument of body, elytra and appendages blackish. Head with mandibles, frons, genae and vertex moderately covered with fine pale yellow pubescence. Antennae with scape, pedicel and the base of antennomere III to V vaguely covered with similarly colored pubescence, which gives the entire antennae a uniformly darkened appearance. Pronotum mostly covered with similarly colored pubescence as head but denser, except for the tip of lateral spine, a discal median short line and two small spots at sides of the former line which are glabrous. Scutellum covered with the same pubescence as pronotum. Elytra predominantly covered with dense pale pubescence, plus some dark golden colored pubescence forming irregular pattern over the whole elytron. Ventral surface and legs covered with moderately dense yellowish pubescence, relatively denser on posterior margin of prosternum, entire metanepisternum, posterior margin of metaventrite and anterior margin of abdominal ventrite I. Body elongate. Head slightly wider than pronotal base; moderately large, protruding toward sides near the lower eye lobe in front view, thence gradually convergent anteriorly; lower eye lobe 0.9 times as long as gena; frons ca. 1.7 times wider than high, with a fine median groove extending from anterior margin to occiput; vertex moderately concave, with prominent antennal insertions. Antennae ca. 1.9 times as long as body length, with apical 5 antennomeres surpassing elytral apices; antennomere III 1.4 times as long as scape, slightly longer than IV, antennomere IV to X gradually decreasing in length and width, antennomere X slightly longer than XI. Pronotum cylindrical, more than 0.8 times as long as the basal width; lateral spines conical with sharply pointed apex, slightly curved backwards; disk smooth, weakly convex, provided with an indistinct postmedian callus and two lateral calli slightly behind the middle; with a few setigerous punctures at both sides of the postmedian callus and behind the lateral spines. Scutellum subequal in length and width, broadly rounded posteriorly. Elytra elongate, widest across humeri, ca. 1.7 times as wide as pronotal base, 2.3 times as long as the humeral width; subparallel-sided in most of its length, then gradually convergent toward separately rounded apices; disk smooth, sparsely punctate mainly at base or near the suture, with two weak longitudinal carinae extending from the base to apical one-fifth. Abdomen with ventrite I about twice as long as each of the following ventrites. Legs moderately long and stout, metafemora extending ventrite IV in ventral view. Endophallus in everted condition (Fig. 11) similar to Pseudomeges marmoratus as described above except BPH distinctly swollen and bb of APH less protruding near middle in dorsal view. Female. Unknown.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8D1C47B5A7F88EFA840C6D.taxon	etymology	Etymology. From the Latin aureus, meaning gold-colored, referred to the appearance of the elytral maculae.	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8D1C47B5A7F88EFA840C6D.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China: Yunnan (Pingbian County).	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
552E5F71FF8D1C47B5A7F88EFA840C6D.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The relatively more widely distributed species Pseudomeges varioti Le Moult, 1946 has the coloration or pattern of the elytral pubescence variable and some individuals are similar to this new species. But this new species can be distinguished from males of P. varioti by the body relatively slenderer; head smaller, in front view only protruding laterally near the lower eye lobe (instead of protruding in most of the head height); lower eye lobe larger, about 0.9 times as long as gena (instead of 0.6 times); antennae indistinctly annulated; scutellum not transverse; elytra relatively narrower, about 2.3 times as long as the humeral width (instead of 1.9 – 2.0 times).	en	Bi, Wen-Xuan, Chen, Chang-Chin, Lin, Mei-Ying (2022): Taxonomic studies on the genera Meges Pascoe, 1866 and Pseudomeges Breuning 1944 from China (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Lamiini). Zootaxa 5120 (2): 242-250, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5120.2.4
