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Melandryidae sp. 1

Family: Melandryidae
Subfamily:Not identified
Genus:Not identified
Species:Melandryidae sp. 1
Photographed specimen:Sex = not sexed. Length = 6.3mm.
Identified by: Boris Bueche , 2005
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 24-XII-2003. Sampling campaign - December 2003-January 2004
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Locality: Haloda (E2), Desa Toro, Kec. Kulawi, Kab. Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia,UTM 51 S (WGS-84) X 9833613, Y 170666, Alt. 815m
Subregion: Sulawesi


Ecology and Economy
Ecological notes: Once observed on trunk of dead Erythrina shade tree.
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

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.