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Deretiosus/Deretiosoma (cf.) sp. 20a

Family: Curculionidae
Subfamily: Molytinae
Genus: Deretiosus/Deretiosoma (cf.)
Species:Deretiosus/Deretiosoma (cf.) sp. 20a
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 3.4mm.
Identified by: Peter Sprick , 2007
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 2-II-2004. Sampling campaign - February 2004
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Locality: Baloli (F2), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834756, Y 170497, Alt. 835m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Associated with dead branches of Erythrina shade trees.
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

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.