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Circular trenching on Alocasia

Alocasia sp. and Aplosonyx ancora

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Circular trenching of aroid leaves (Araceae) by Aplosonyx ancora (Chrysomelidae)

Habitat:

limestone, forest

Notes:

I spotted this at Cuc Phoung National Park.
http://www.aseanbiodiversity.info/Abstract/53006092.pdf

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
HeatherMiller
Super camera work...I love the shot through the hole.
ReannaDee
Yeah, not to be nerdy but it is pretty cool stuff. You're welcome.
Dan Doucette
Wow! Amazing research Reanna. This is it exactly as the article describes. Thanks a lot!
ReannaDee
It is interesting, you might find this helpful or interesting. :) http://www.aseanbiodiversity.info/Abstract/53006092.pdf

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PublishedMay 26, 2011

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