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Xanthalia sp. 8

Family: Tenebrionidae
Subfamily: Lagriinae
Genus: Xanthalia
Species:Xanthalia sp. 8
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 5.7mm.
Identified by: Otto Merkl , 2008
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 18-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Powawua (F1), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9832081, Y 170129, Alt. 810m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Adults occur on foilage in open or edge-situations. Larvae probably live in the litter layer.
Habitat: Cacao agroforestry system with shade tree layer dominated by one tree species. Sampled tree: Theobroma cacao.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

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