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Mango stem borer

Batocera rufomaculata

Photo by acewings.ajay
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Field Notes

Description:

9-10 cm long and 2-2.5 cm thick.

Brown color with red / orange dots on the back.

Has wings to fly.

Habitat:

Spotted in the evening, flying towards tube light of a road side tea stall.

Notes:

Stands up on hind legs before taking off to fly.

Species ID Suggestions

Mango Stem Borer

Batocera rufomaculata
LennyWorthington
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PublishedApril 17, 2014

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