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Abelater morio (20)

Family: Elateridae
Subfamily:Not identified
Tribus: Megapenthini
Genus: Abelater
Species:Abelater morio (20) (Candeze, 1878)
Photographed specimen:Sex = male. Length = 5.2mm.
Identified by: Rainer Schimmel , 2005
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 4-V-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Kauboga (D3), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834172, Y 169506, Alt. 840m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Might be associated with dead wood habitats in the larval stage. Once observed on dead wood.
Habitat: Cacao plantation with natural forest shade trees. Sampled tree: Theobroma cacao.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

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