Thanks, Bimal ji for nice observations and research. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Bimal Sar kar <[email protected]> Date: Mon 18 Jun, 2018, 9:12 AM Subject: OBSERVATION ON A MALLOTUS SPECIES To:
One particular Mallotus species is quite common at Cooch Behar. I am not sure whether it is Mallotus roxburghianus or Mallotus paniculatus. As the fruits are ripe now I wanted to see what are the bird species visit this tree for the fruits. A surprise was waiting for me. I found that Cantao ocellatus bug ( known as JEWEL BUG/ SHIELD-BACKED- BUG ) breeds on this plant. I recorded this insect in large congregation on this plant. Literature says in India recorded host plant for this insect are Kigelia pinnata and Macaranga peltata. But in Singapore the host plant is Mallotus paniculatus. Attaching a collage of this observation. Can anybody tell me the identity of this Mallotus species? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
