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Phalacridae sp. 3

Family: Phalacridae
Subfamily:Not identified
Genus:Not identified
Species:Phalacridae sp. 3
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 2.4mm.
Identified by: Boris Bueche ,
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 25-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Watu Bohe (F3), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834460, Y 169699, Alt. 860m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Observed several times on branches with wilting leaves, e.g. of Theobroma cacao. Perhaps associated with plant pathogenic fungi.
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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