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Hucus sp. 18

Family: Anthribidae
Subfamily: Anthribinae
Genus: Hucus
Species:Hucus sp. 18
Photographed specimen:Sex = female. Length = 3.1mm.
Remarks: Sexual dimorphism: In males, the antennae are much longer as the body.
Identified by: Boris Bueche , 2005
Collected by: M.M. Bos, canopy knockdown fogging. 13-II-2004. Sampling campaign - February 2004
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Locality: (F4) Along asphalt between main road and 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: Few observations; on dead branches of Theobroma cacao and native trees.
Habitat: Cacao plantation 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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