92. Euwallacea destruens (Blandford)

Xyleborus destruens Blandford, 1896a: 221 .

Euwallacea destruens (Blandford): Wood, 1989: 173.

Thai distribution: (unspecified province) (Hutacharern et al. 2007); S: Nakhon Sri Thammarat.

New record: Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Khao Luang NP, headquarters, 08° 22' 21.6'' N, 99° 44' 14.7'' E, 196 m, EtOH trap, 1.vi.2010 (W. Sittichaya) (1) .

Other distribution: From India (Andaman Is.), through China (Yunnan), Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia (E. & W.), Indonesia and the Philippines to New Guinea, Australia and the Pacific islands. Frequently intercepted in Japan in timber imported from the region. (4)

Biology: Polyphagous (Browne 1961a). The biology and gallery system are described by Browne (1961a) and Kalshoven (1962). The species is an important pest of teak ( Tectona grandis) ( Verbenaceae) in Java and other areas where there is only a short or no dry season (Browne 1968, Kalshoven 1962).

Illustrations: P (Hulcr 2013, PaDIL 2014).