Southeast Asian Beetles
Images, Taxonomy, Ecology, Collections
Rhynchitidae sp. 4
| Family: | Rhynchitidae |
| Subfamily: | Not identified |
| Genus: | Not identified |
| Species: | Rhynchitidae sp. 4 |
| Photographed specimen: | Sex = male. Length = 4.5mm. (from hind of animal to front of eyes) |
| Remarks: Sexual dimorphism: In males, the elytra are produced hump-like dorsally, but regularily convex in females. | |
| Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 2-II-2004. Sampling campaign - February 2004 | |
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.| Locality: Baloli (F2), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834756, Y 170497, Alt. 835m |
| Subregion: Sulawesi |
Ecology and Economy
| Ecological notes: No field observations. According to localized appearance, probably bound to the tree Palaquium quercifolium (Sapotaceae). |
| Habitat: Cacao agroforestry system with shade tree layer dominated by one tree species. Sampled tree: Theobroma cacao. |
| Agricultural role: No data yet |
| Management: No data yet |
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