Xystrocera globosa (Olivier)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Coleoptera: Polyphaga: Chrysomeloidea: Cerambycidae: Cerambycinae: Xystrocerini

Common names

Monkeypod round-headed borer, two-lined albizia longhorn, green-lined albizzia longicorn

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Albizia odoratissima, A. lebbek, Acacia mollissima, Pithecellobium saman, Haldina cordifolia, Falcataria moluccana, cocoa.

Larvae bore into the branches and in severe cases, defoliation occurs. Infestation is noticed in stored timber as well.

Pest status

Occasionally serious.

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