Melyridae sp. 8

Family:	Melyridae
Subfamily:	Not identified
Genus:	Not identified
Species:	Melyridae sp. 8
Photographed specimen:	Sex = female. Length = 3.2mm.
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 15-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005

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Locality: Kaha (D2), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9833895, Y 169316, Alt. 920m

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: 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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