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Nisotra gemella (sp. 66)

Family: Chrysomelidae
Subfamily: Alticinae
Genus: Nisotra
Species:Nisotra gemella (66) Erichson
Photographed specimen:Sex = not sexed. Length = 2.9mm.
Identified by: Lev Medvedev , 2006
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 26-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Taiti (D1), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834820, Y 169650, Alt. 840m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: A species identical (or very close) to this one was observed feeding on Gossypium barbadense var. acuminatum (Malvaceae). Observation concurs with hostplant information supplied by L.Medvedev.
Habitat: Cacao agroforestry system with natural forest shade trees. Sampled tree: Theobroma cacao.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

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