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Araeocerodes (cf.) sp. 1b

Family: Anthribidae
Subfamily: Choraginae
Genus: Araeocerodes (cf.)
Species:Araeocerodes (cf.) sp. 1b
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 2.75mm.
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 21-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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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: Species of this group have been observed on dead branches on. or near.ground. primarily in forest habitats.
Habitat: Cacao agroforestry system with diverse layer of planted and naturally grown shade trees. 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.