Southeast Asian Beetles
Images, Taxonomy, Ecology, Collections
Araecerus cf.levipennis (2a) Jordan, 1924
| Family: | Anthribidae |
| Subfamily: | Choraginae |
| Genus: | Araecerus |
| Species: | Araecerus cf.levipennis (2a) Jordan, 1924 |
| Photographed specimen: | Sex = female. Length = 4.0mm. |
| Remarks: The Tephrosia seed Weevil. This species has been wrongly applied the name Eucorynus crassicornis in literature. Variation: The hairy pattern on the elytra may form three longitudinal bright stripes on the sides and suture. | |
| Identified by: | Boris Bueche , 2005 |
| Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 21-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005 | |
.| Locality: Haloda (E2), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9833613, Y 170666, Alt. 815m |
| Subregion: Sulawesi |
Ecology and Economy
| Ecological notes: Observed on various Leguminose plants (Fabaceae). Larvae develop in pods and destroy the seed. Major seed predator of Crotalaria in the region. |
| 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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