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Bothrus taiwanus (15) (Shibata, 1978)

Family: Anthribidae
Subfamily: Anthribinae
Genus: Bothrus
Species:Bothrus taiwanus (15) (Shibata, 1978)
Photographed specimen:Sex = male. Length = 7.3mm. (from hind of animal to front of eyes).
Identified by: Joachim Rheinheimer , 2007
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 3-II-2004. Sampling campaign - February 2002
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Locality: Kaha (D2), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9833895, Y 169316, Alt. 920m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Observed on dead branches of Theobroma cacao and forest tree.
Habitat: Cacao plantation with natural forest shade trees. Sampled tree: Theobroma cacao.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

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