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Cyphagogus sp. 5

Family: Brentidae
Subfamily: Brentinae
Tribus: Cyphagogini
Genus: Cyphagogus
Species:Cyphagogus sp. 5
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 4.3mm. (from hind of animal to front of eyes).
Identified by: Boris Bueche , 2006
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 25-XII-2003. Sampling campaign - December 2003-January 2004
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Locality: Watu Bohe (F3), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834460, Y 169699, Alt. 860m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Species of the genus have been observed a few times on recently cut logs. The body of Cyphagogus sp. is highly adapted to enter, and move inside tunnels. They are nest parasites, known to usurp burrows of Platypodidae and Scolytidae to rear their own broo
Habitat: Cacao plantation with shade tree layer dominated by one tree species. Sampled tree: Theobroma cacao.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

Literature:
  • Bos M.M., Steffan-Dewenter I., & Tscharntke T., 2007. The contribution of cacao agroforests to the conservation of lower canopy ant and beetle diversity in Indonesia. Biodiversity and Conservation 16: Pp. 2429???2444.