Copulation and oviposition behavior of helopeltis bakeri poppius (hemiptera: miridae) under laboratory conditions
Date of Publication
2018
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Thesis Adviser
Divina M. Amalin
Defense Panel Chair
Alberto T. Barrion
Jose Isagani B. Janairo
Defense Panel Member
Dionisio G. Alvindia
Mary Jane C. Flores
Abstract/Summary
Theobroma cacao L. is susceptible to a number of insect pests and pathogens which could hinder the countrys campaign on production boost. One of the major insect pest of cacao in the Philippines is the cacao mirid bug, Helopeltis bakeri Poppius. Cacao mirid bug, feeds on the cacao pods as well on young shoots manifested by black lesions, which progress into a dieback symptom. One of the control measures investigated is the use of sex pheromone. In identifying the sex pheromone of cacao mirid bug, it is very important to understand its reproductive behavior. This paper presents observations on sexual maturation and copulation behavior of H. bakeri which will help in the extraction and identification of sex pheromone for developing the sex pheromone trap in monitoring and management of this cacao mirid bug. This also presents the oviposition behavior of this species which could be used in developing mass rearing protocols of this pest.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG007623
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 computer disc ; 4 3/4 in.
Keywords
Cacao; Insect pests--Control
Recommended Citation
Ormenita, L. C. (2018). Copulation and oviposition behavior of helopeltis bakeri poppius (hemiptera: miridae) under laboratory conditions. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/5534