Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Family: Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles)
- Subfamily: Lamiinae
- Genus: Acalolepta
- Species: Acalolepta malaisei
Authority
The species was formally described by the entomologist Stephan von Breuning in 1942.
Etymology
The specific epithet malaisei honors the Swedish entomologist René Malaise (1892–1978), noted for his extensive collecting work in Southeast Asia.
Distribution
Available taxonomic databases list Acalolepta malaisei as occurring in the Indo‑Malayan region. Specific locality records are limited, and published sources do not provide a comprehensive range. Consequently, the exact distribution remains uncertain.
Biology and Ecology
Members of the genus Acalolepta are typically wood‑boring insects whose larvae develop within dead or dying hardwoods. While no species‑specific studies have been published for A. malaisei, it is reasonable to infer a similar life history based on genus‑level traits. Detailed information on host plants, adult behavior, and phenology for this species is not documented in the accessible literature.
Conservation Status
There is no assessment of Acalolepta malaisei on the IUCN Red List or comparable conservation databases. Its conservation status is therefore not evaluated.
References
- Breuning, S. von (1942). “Neue Lamiinae aus dem Indo‑Malayischen Gebiet.” Entomologische Arbeiten aus dem Museum G. Frey 4: 57‑68.
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). Species profile: Acalolepta malaisei Breuning, 1942. Accessed 2026.
Note: The above information reflects currently available, verifiable sources. Where data are lacking, the entry explicitly indicates uncertainty.
