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Zyras sp. 53

Family: Staphylinidae
Subfamily: Aleocharinae
Tribus: Zyrasini
Genus: Zyras
Species:Zyras sp. 53
Photographed specimen:Sex = not sexed. Length = 4.4mm.
Identified by: Boris Bueche , 2006
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 29-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Bulu Lonca (A5), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834934, Y 171754, Alt. 1010m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Species of this genus are specialized predators on ants.
Habitat: Natural forest with little traditional use (rattan extraction). Sampled tree: natural forest understorey tree.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

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