Published December 31, 2022 | Version v2
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First record of Oplatocera (Epioplatocera) oberthuri (Gahan, 1906) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from Meghalaya, North-eastern India

  • 1. Zoological Survey of India, North Eastern Regional Centre, Shillong- 793 003, Meghalaya, India.
  • 2. Department of Zoology, Nagaland University, Lumami- 798627, Nagaland, India.

Description

Based on the collection of six specimens from East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, we were able to confirm the presence of the long-horned beetle Oplatocera (Epioplatocera) oberthuri (Gahan, 1906) in Meghalaya, Shillong. Although, O. oberthuri is reported from other parts of India, including the neighbouring North-eastern states, it has not been documented from Meghalaya. In this present communication, we include photographs, brief comments, morphological characters and colour descriptions of the species for better biodiversity assessment.

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