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Paulianostes spec. nov. 1

Family: Ceratocanthidae
Subfamily:Not identified
Genus: Paulianostes
Species:Paulianostes spec. nov. 1
Photographed specimen:Sex = not sexed. Length = 5.2mm.
Identified by: Alberto Ballerio , 2005
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 19-XII-2003. Sampling campaign - December 2003-January 2004
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Locality: Top of Gn. Kalabui (A3), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9832710, Y 171242, Alt. 950m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Locally abundant on foilage in forest habitats near hilltops. Spots with populations of the species had a well-developed leaf litter layer and were rich in palms.
Habitat: Natural forest with little traditional use (rattan extraction). Sampled tree: natural forest understorey tree.
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.