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

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