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Phaenomerus sp. 34

Family: Curculionidae
Subfamily: Conoderinae
Tribus: Campyloscelini
Genus: Phaenomerus
Species:Phaenomerus sp. 34
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 2.5mm. (from hind of animal to front of eyes)
Identified by: Peter Sprick , 2007
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 6-V-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Bulu (Dusun Dua) (E3), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9833662, Y169937, Alt. 820m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Associated with dead wood habitats. Observed to use tunnels of other beetles (Platypodidae?) in trunk of Ficus sp.. Body is modified to that purpose (compare Cyphagogus in Brentidae!).
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

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