Velvet longhorn beetles in the genus Callichroma are covered with dense, velvety green pubescence that gives them a beautiful velvety texture and camouflages them on mossy bark. Adults visit flowers for pollen and nectar while larvae develop in decaying hardwoods. They are popular among insect collectors for their striking appearance.
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical forests and woodland edges
Diet
Larvae: decaying hardwood. Adults: pollen and nectar
How common
Uncommon
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