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Platycorynus viridanus (sp. 33)

Family: Chrysomelidae
Subfamily: Eumolpinae
Genus: Platycorynus
Species:Platycorynus viridanus (33) Baly
Photographed specimen:Sex = male. Length = 8.0mm.
Identified by: Lev Medvedev , 2005
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: Frequently and constantly observed on Ficus septica (Moraceae). According to L.Medvedev feeds on Asclepidaceae, but such were not found on the sites.
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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