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Epuraea sp. 2

Family: Nitidulidae
Subfamily:Not identified
Genus: Epuraea
Species:Epuraea sp. 2
Photographed specimen:Sex = male. Length = 1.5mm.
Remarks: Several more. very alike species occur in the region.
Identified by: Boris Bueche , 2005
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 25-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Watu Bohe (F3), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834460, Y 169699, Alt. 860m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: No field observations available on species level. Members of the genus were observed in the region on tree sap flows and rotting fruit.
Habitat: Cacao plantation with shade tree layer dominated by one tree species. Sampled tree: Theobroma cacao.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

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