Showing posts with label Coptops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coptops. Show all posts

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Leopard Spot Longhorn Beetle (Coptops leucostictica) - Sikkim Beetle


Coptops leucostictica, commonly known as the Leopard Spot Longhorn Beetle or "Chhewar ko kira" in Nepali, is a species of beetle in the Cerambycidae family. First described by White in 1858, this beetle is found in India, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, China, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

It has a distinctive appearance with leopard-like spots on its body. The beetle larvae feed on the Albizia julibrissin tree, also known as the silk tree or mimosa. The feeding habits of the larvae can damage the tree, leading to weakened branches and reduced health of the plant.