Dasyvalgus sp. 9
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Subfamily: | Valginae |
| Tribus: | Valgini |
| Genus: | Dasyvalgus |
| Species: | Dasyvalgus sp. 9 |
| Photographed specimen: | Sex = male. Length = 5.65mm. |
| Remarks: Sexual dimorphism: Females may look very different from males, they are very inadequately known, however. | |
| Identified by: | Enrico Ricchiardi , 2006 |
| Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 21-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005 | |
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| Locality: Haloda (E2), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9833613, Y 170666, Alt. 815m |
| Subregion: Sulawesi |
Ecology and Economy
| Ecological notes: Adults of this genus (all males) have been observed a few times, mainly in forest habitats, sitting on leaves in the sun. Larvae are probably associated with rotting wood. |
| 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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