Octodesmus episternalis Lesne *, 1901: 618. (Fig. 6A)

Distribution in mainland China: New record for mainland China, YN, Xishuangbanna, 37km NW Jinghong, vic. Guo Men Shan, 22°14.48’N 100°36.22’E, 1080m, forest, 6.iv.2009. EKL. L.Z. Meng (1) (LLY).

Other distribution. India, Burma, Thailand and introduced to USA (Beaver et al. 2011).

Biology. The species of Octodesmus are wood-boring pests of bamboos, timber and their products (Beaver et al. 2011).