Coccinellidae sp. 17 'dark morph'

Family:	Coccinellidae
Subfamily:	Chilocorinae
Genus:	Not identified
Species:	Coccinellidae sp. 17 'dark morph'
Photographed specimen:	Sex = female. Length = 5.6mm.
Remarks: Variation: The elytra can be almost black, only with red axillar spots.
Identified by:	Boris Bueche , 2005
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 14-IV-2005. Sampling campaign - April-May 2005

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Locality: Baloli (F2), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834756, Y 170497, Alt. 835m

Subregion: Sulawesi

Ecology and Economy

Ecological notes: Probably a predator of Coccids.

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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