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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
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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.