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Agrilus sp. 3

Family: Buprestidae
Subfamily: Agrilinae
Tribus: Agrilini
Genus: Agrilus
Species:Agrilus sp. 3
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 4.6mm.
Identified by: Michael Hornburg , 2006
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 29-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Bulu Lonca (A5), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834934, Y 171754, Alt. 1010m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: No field observations available on species level. Larvae of the genus are cambium borers and might be classified as herbivores rather than wood-feeders.
Habitat: Natural forest with little traditional use (rattan extraction). Sampled tree: natural forest understorey tree.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

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