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Psammoecus (cf.) sp. 1

Family: Silvanidae
Subfamily:Not identified
Genus: Psammoecus (cf.)
Species:Psammoecus (cf.) sp. 1
Photographed specimen:Sex = not sexed. Length = 2.2mm.
Identified by: Boris Bueche , 2006
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 21-XII-2003. Sampling campaign - December 2003-January 2004
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Locality: Powawua (F1), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9832081, Y 170129, Alt. 810m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Species resembling this one have been found among dead leaves and twigs of cacao and under dry bamboo leaf sheets.
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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