Myocalandra exarata explained

Myocalandra exarata, is a species of weevil found in India, Sri Lanka, Malay Peninsula, Philippines, New Caledonia, Madagascar, Seychelles, Mauritius and Marianas Islands.[1] [2] [3]

Biology

It is a black colored beetle. Both adult and larvae are about 15 mm in length. Primarily a borer of Bambusa vulgaris,[4] it is also observed from stored reed, Ochlandra travancorica.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Myocalandra exarata (Boheman, 1838) . 2021-08-25 . www.gbif.org . en.
  2. Web site: Notes on Marianas Islands Curculionidae (Coleoptera) . 2021-08-24 . scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu.
  3. Web site: Myocalandra exarata (Boheman, 1838) . 2021-08-25 . mauritiusbeetles.myspecies.info.
  4. Web site: Insect pests of bamboo in Aligarh, India-Indian Journals . 2021-08-25 . www.indianjournals.com.
  5. Web site: 1983 . Preliminary investigations on the biology and control of beetles damaging stored reed. . 2021-08-25 . www.cabi.org . en.

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