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Cis (cf.) sp. 3

Family: Ciidae
Subfamily: Ciinae
Genus: Cis (cf.)
Species:Cis (cf.) sp. 3
Photographed specimen:Sex = male. Length = 1.8mm.
Identified by: Glenda Orledge , 2006
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 available for this species. Species of the family feed on wood-inhabiting fungi of various kinds (mostly Basidiomycetes, never moulds).
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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