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Araeocerodes (cf.) sp. 10

Family: Anthribidae
Subfamily: Choraginae
Genus: Araeocerodes (cf.)
Species:Araeocerodes (cf.) sp. 10
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 2.9mm.
Remarks: Sexual dimorphism: protibiae and antennae longer in males (compare pictures).
Identified by: Boris Bueche , 2006
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 6-V-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Bulu (Dusun Dua) (E3), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9833662, Y169937, Alt. 820m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Several observations on dead branches of Theobroma cacao and other trees. Pretty abundant in plantations
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

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