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Phloeobius gigas (7) (Fabricius, 1775)

Family: Anthribidae
Subfamily: Anthribinae
Genus: Phloeobius
Species:Phloeobius gigas (7) (Fabricius, 1775)
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 8.4mm. (from hind of animal to front of eyes).
Identified by: Boris Bueche ,
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 18-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Powawua (F1), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9832081, Y 170129, Alt. 810m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Has mainly been observed in the Palu area. Adults on dead branches with still firm bark of several tree species. including Theobroma cacao.
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

Literature:
  • Bos M.M., Steffan-Dewenter I., & Tscharntke T., 2007. The contribution of cacao agroforests to the conservation of lower canopy ant and beetle diversity in Indonesia. Biodiversity and Conservation 16: Pp. 2429???2444.