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Mimemodes sp. 3

Family: Rhizophagidae
Subfamily:Not identified
Genus: Mimemodes
Species:Mimemodes sp. 3
Photographed specimen:Sex = male?. Length = 2.5mm.
Remarks: Sexual dimorphism: In this genus, some males have much larger heads as the females, the width of the male head is subject to allometric variation. and males may not be anytimes recognizable without di'
Identified by: Boris Bueche , 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 on species level. Members of the genus were observed in the region on dead branches and inside rotting leguminose pods.
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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