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Melyridae sp. 7

Family: Melyridae
Subfamily:Not identified
Genus:Not identified
Species:Melyridae sp. 7
Photographed specimen:Sex = male. Length = 3.1mm.
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 5-V-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005
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Locality: Top of Gn. Kalabui (A1), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9833079, Y 171223, Alt. 950m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: The body form suggests, that this species is a mimic of aggressive ants. Field observations on behaviour are not available.
Habitat: Natural forest with little traditional use (rattan extraction). Sampled tree: natural forest understorey tree.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

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