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Buprestidae sp. 1

Family: Buprestidae
Subfamily: Trachyinae
Tribus: Aphanisticini
Genus:Not identified
Species:Buprestidae sp. 1
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 3.5mm.
Identified by: Michael Hornburg , 2005
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 17-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: W. foot of Gn. Kalabui (E1), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9832672, Y 170426, Alt. 825m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: No field observations. A related species has been observed to be probably associated with Acalypha sp. (Euphorbiaceae).
Habitat: Cacao plantation with diverse layer of planted and naturally grown shade trees. Sampled tree: Theobroma cacao.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

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