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Xavier
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 Posted - 29/08/2026 : 22:19:36
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13 mm, male; Laos, Houaphan province.
Similar to Acalolepta sericeipennis Breuning, 1965, but with a more elongated and punctate pronotum, and noticeably longer antennae. Any ideas? |
Edited by - Xavier on 14/09/2026 20:38:20 |
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Xavier
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Posted - 14/09/2026 : 20:22:49
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It is not A. sericeipennis Breun. that has an unmarked pronotum. However, this species fits the description of Acalolepta socia (Gahan, 1888) perfectly, as does the specimen photographed by Gérard at the MNHN, whose pronotum has a ‘slight longitudinal median ridge’:
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Chine, MNHN. Photographie G. Chemin.
The female of this species can be seen here. |
Edited by - Xavier on 15/09/2026 18:24:10 |
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Laos: Acalolepta socia ♂
