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Microconapion sp. 2

Family: Apionidae
Subfamily:Not identified
Genus: Microconapion
Species:Microconapion sp. 2
Photographed specimen:Sex = male. Length = 1.6mm. (from hind of animal to front of eyes)
Identified by: Marek Wanat , 2005
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 4-V-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Kauboga (D3), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834172, Y 169506, Alt. 840m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Not observed in the field. Another, similar species was associated with Urena lobata (Malvaceae).
Habitat: Cacao agroforestry system with natural forest shade trees. Sampled tree: Theobroma cacao.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

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