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Pseudaspidapion cf.symbolum (1) Faust, 1897

Family: Apionidae
Subfamily:Not identified
Genus: Pseudaspidapion
Species:Pseudaspidapion cf.symbolum (1) Faust, 1897
Photographed specimen:Sex = male. Length = 1.9mm. (from hind of animal to front of eyes)
Identified by: Marek Wanat , 2005
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 17-XII-2003. Sampling campaign - December 2003-January 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: Not observed in the field. Species of this family are generally uncommon in the region.
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.