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Coccinellidae sp. 17 'pale morph'

Family: Coccinellidae
Subfamily: Chilocorinae
Genus:Not identified
Species:Coccinellidae sp. 17 'pale morph'
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 5.5mm.
Remarks: Variation: The elytra can be almost black, only with red axillar spots.
Identified by: Boris Bueche , 2006
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: Probably a predator of Coccids.
Habitat: Cacao agroforestry system with natural forest shade trees. Sampled tree: Theobroma cacao.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

Literature:
  • Bos M.M., Steffan-Dewenter I., & Tscharntke T., 2007. The contribution of cacao agroforests to the conservation of lower canopy ant and beetle diversity in Indonesia. Biodiversity and Conservation 16: Pp. 2429???2444.