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Quasimus (cf.) sp. 11

Family: Elateridae
Subfamily: Negastriinae
Genus: Quasimus (cf.)
Species:Quasimus (cf.) sp. 11
Photographed specimen:Sex = not sexed. Length = 2.3mm.
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: No field observations on species level. Other representatives of the group were observed inhabiting raw soils, e.g. on river banks, in the region, probably the usual habitat of this species also.
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.