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Amarygmus (cf.) sp. 44

Family: Tenebrionidae
Subfamily: Tenebrioninae
Tribus: Amarygmini
Genus: Amarygmus (cf.)
Species:Amarygmus (cf.) sp. 44
Photographed specimen:Sex = male. Length = 6.0mm.
Remarks: Sexual dimorphism: Fore tibiae straight and not dilated in females.
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 8-II-2004. Sampling campaign - February 2004
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Locality: Haloda (E2), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9833613, Y 170666, Alt. 815m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Most species of the genus Amarygmus have shown to be associated with dead wood habitats, only a few are not. Because of similarity and diversity in the group, information cannot be specified on species level but in a few cases. Predominantly night-active
Habitat: Cacao agroforestry system with diverse layer of planted and naturally grown shade trees. 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.