[2] The Sri Lankan population is identified as the subspecies, Myllocerus discolor canescens.

Pupal body wall is white which later turns to light brown.

Final grub starts pupation in soil inside earthen cells.

[5] Grubs are known to feed on roots of teak seedlings and sunflower leaves.

After the attack, root becomes hollow up to 30 to 40 mm from entry point.

When disturbed, adult shows a posture of "pretending dead", where the legs and antennae folded close to the body and drops to the ground.

Most common control method is applying chlorinated hydrocarbons.