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Curculionidae sp. 55

Family: Curculionidae
Subfamily: Cossoninae
Genus:Not identified
Species: sp. 55
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 2.8mm. (from hind of animal to front of eyes)
Identified by: Christoph Bayer , 2005
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 29-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Bulu Lonca (A5), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834934, Y 171754, Alt. 1010m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Species of this subfamily are associated with dead wood habitats as rotting wood and bark or dry bamboo leaf sheats. No information available on species level. Many more species in the region.
Habitat: Natural forest with little traditional use (rattan extraction). Sampled tree: natural forest understorey tree.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

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