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Flat-faced Longhorn Beetle

Callimetopus capito

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Description:

This long-horned beetle is about 3.5 cm in length. From family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Pteropliini. Callimetopus capito Pascoe 1865 is known from the Philippines. It feeds on Mangifera indica, Barringtonia asiatica, and Terminalia catappa. It contains the varietas Callimetopus capito var. mesoleucus.

Habitat:

Backyard at Biñan, Laguna.

Notes:

Compare with Callimetopus acerdentibus Dela Cruz & Adorada 2012 from Rizal Province - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Callimetopus_acerdentibus.jpg

Reference Links:

Callimetopus capito - Wikipedia, File:Callimetopus capito (10806321133).jpg - Wikimedia Commons

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PublishedNovember 9, 2017

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