Southeast Asian Beetles
Images, Taxonomy, Ecology, Collections
Rhynchitidae sp. 2
| Family: | Rhynchitidae |
| Subfamily: | Not identified |
| Genus: | Not identified |
| Species: | Rhynchitidae sp. 2 |
| Photographed specimen: | Sex = male. Length = 3.8mm. (from hind of animal to front of eyes) |
| Identified by: | Christoph Bayer , 2006 |
| Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 17-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005 | |
.| Locality: W. foot of Gn. Kalabui (E1), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9832672, Y 170426, Alt. 825m |
| Subregion: Sulawesi |
Ecology and Economy
| Ecological notes: A species of the genus (if this one?) was found near Palu on an unidentified shrub (Euphorbiaceae). Pending twigs were found on the shrub, indicating that these Rhynchitids are pruners. |
| 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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