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Macratria cf. pallidicornis (2b)

Family: Anthicidae
Subfamily: Macratriinae
Genus: Macratria
Species:Macratria cf. pallidicornis (2b)
Photographed specimen:Sex = male. Length = 5.0mm. (from hind of animal to front of eyes)
Identified by: Dmitrji Telnov , 2007
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: Preferring open habitats near watercourses. Adults gather on the underside of foilage of exposed trees and shrubs at times, being absent at others. The usual habitat is likely to be damp ground with meadow vegetation, but this could be verified in a relat
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

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.