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Clerus (cf.) sp. 8

Family: Cleridae
Subfamily: Clerinae
Genus: Clerus (cf.)
Species:Clerus (cf.) sp. 8
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 4.7mm.
Identified by: Boris Bueche , 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: Species of this group are primarily associated with dead wood habitats, but sometimes encountered on foilage also. Adults prey on bark and seem to be mostly night-active.
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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