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Eumolpinae sp. 10c

Family: Chrysomelidae
Subfamily: Eumolpinae
Genus: Cleorina
Species:Cleorina new species (sp. 10c)
Photographed specimen:Sex = male. Length = 2.2mm.
Identified by: Lev Medvedev , 2008
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 4-V-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Kauboga (D3), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834172, Y 169506, Alt. 840m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Feeding observed on herbaceous species of Urticaceae.
Habitat: Cacao agroforestry system with natural forest shade trees. 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.