Mimusop Stem Borer

Pachyteria dimidiata

"Pachyteria dimidiata", the mimusop stem borer, is a species of round-necked longhorn beetle of the subfamily Cerambycinae.
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Appearance

"Pachyteria dimidiata" can reach a body length of about 25–29 millimetres. Body is shining bluish-black, with a broad yellow band nearly across the middle of the elytra and yellow six terminal joints of the hooked antennae. Length of antennae is about equal to the body. This wood boring species is considered a pest on ornamental and fruit trees, especially on the ironwood tree.

Distribution

This species can be found in China, India, Iran, Laos, Malaysia, Sumatra, Thailand and Vietnam.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderColeoptera
FamilyCerambycidae
GenusPachyteria
SpeciesP. dimidiata
Photographed in
Malaysia