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Philippine Journal of Science
152 (1): 375-380, February 2023
ISSN 0031 – 7683
Date Received: 19 Aug 2022

Distribution and Ecology of Metapocyrtus (Metapocyrtus)
ged Cabras & Medina, 2021 in Mindanao, Philippines

Romeo R. Patano Jr.1*, Alma B. Mohagan1,2, Amy G. Ponce3,
Maria Melanie M. Guiang1,2, Rodceal Malinao4, Gretl Rae P. Pescuela1,
and Fulgent P. Coritico1,2

1Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences,
2Center for Biodiversity Research and Extension in Mindanao
Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon 8710 Philippines
3Davao Oriental State University, Guang-guang, Mati, Davao Oriental 8200 Philippines
4Davao del Sur State College, Digos City, Davao del Sur 8002 Philippines

*Corresponding author: romeonojrpatano@gmail.com

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Patano R et al. 2023. Distribution and Ecology of Metapocyrtus (Metapocyrtus) ged
Cabras & Medina, 2021 in Mindanao, Philippines. Philipp J Sci 152(1): 377–382.
https://doi.org/10.56899/152.01.29

 

ABSTRACT

Metapocyrtus (Metapocyrtus) ged Cabras & Medina, 2021 is a Mindanao-endemic species known only in Davao del Sur. Here, we recorded the species first in Bukidnon and the Cotabato region. Moreover, we also provide ecological notes of the species specifically the identities of its food plants, description of its habitat, and potential threats.