Dolichoctis tetracolon (2b)
| Family: |
Carabidae |
| Subfamily: |
Lebiinae |
| Genus: |
Dolichoctis |
| Species: | Dolichoctis tetracolon (2b) |
| Photographed specimen: | Sex = male. Length = 5.2mm. |
| Remarks: At least three more species with similar ecology found in the region. All but one have four red spots on the elytra. |
| Identified by: | David Wrase , 2006 |
| Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 5-V-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005 |
(Click on thumbnails to view larger versions)| Locality: Top of Gn. Kalabui (A1), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9833079, Y 171223, Alt. 950m |
| Subregion: Sulawesi |
Ecology and Economy| Ecological notes: Hunting on dead wood habitats (lying stems and branches, rotting wood portions of standing trees, dead cacao fruits). Primarily night-active, common 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 |
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.