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Anthribidae sp. 17

Family: Anthribidae
Subfamily: Anthribinae
Genus:Not identified
Species:Anthribidae sp. 17
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 3.3mm.
Remarks: Sexual dimorphism: in males, the antennae are roughly 2/3 as long as the body.
Identified by: Boris Bueche , 2006
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 12-II-2004. Sampling campaign - February 2004
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Locality: Foot of Gn. Kamanua (E4), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9834876, Y 169911, Alt. 845m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Observed in numbers on dead branches of Theobroma cacao. Day-active.
Habitat: Cacao agroforestry system with diverse layer of planted and naturally grown shade trees. Sampled tree: Theobroma cacao.
Agricultural role: No data yet
Management: No data yet

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