others have used extrapolation
from detailed regional studies
e.g. Erwin's studies of canopy arthropods
in C. & S. America
insecticide "bug-bomb"
163 spp. beetles exclusive to Luehea
50,000 forest tree species
if Luehea typical…..
>8x106 spp. tropical canopy beetles
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