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Curculionidae sp. 11a

Family: Curculionidae
Subfamily: Molytinae
Tribus: Acicnemidini
Genus:Not identified
Species: sp. 11a
Photographed specimen:Sex = male. Length = 3.0mm. (from hind of animal to front of eyes)
Identified by: Christoph Bayer , 2007
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: Species of this tribe are associated with dead wood habitats, e.g. dead branches. Some were found on Theobroma and Erythrina, but no information is available on species level.
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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