Holotype described from Mount Canala, about 700m above sea level, November 3, 1911.

Matt black, base of reddish yellow antennae, red brown labial palps, elytra and finely chagrined undersides. Length: 21mm, width 7mm;

( HELLER "Die Kafer von Neu-Caledonien und den benachbarten Inselgruppen", Wurtsburg, 1916)