Sap-feeding insects (Insecta: Hemiptera) associated with selected nutraceutical plants

Creator

Jessamyn R. Adorada, University of the Philippines Los BanosFollow
Joel L. Adorada, Bureau of Plant Industry
Jeminiano Q. Perez, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Constancio C. de Guzman, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

10-2017

Abstract

Sap-feeding insects were observed to cause damage to a number of plants with nutraceutical value, namely: lagundi (Vitex negundo L.) akapulko (Senna alata (L.) Roxb .), sambong (Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC.), guava (Psidium guajava L.), tsaang-gubat (Carmona retusa (Vahl) Masam.), and ipil-ipil (Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) De Witt.) These hemipterans caused curling, stunting, and discoloration of leaves and shoots that reduce their quality and consequently their economic value. The sap-feeding insects were identified as Nisia nervosa (Motchulsky), Tingis sp., Dictyla sp., Kallitaxilla sp., Ferrisia virgata (Cockerell), Heteropsylla cubana Crawford, Aleurodicus disperses Russell, Ricania speculum (Walker), and Cicadulina bipunctata (Melichar).

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

31

Issue

2

Page

165

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Adorada, Jessamyn R.; Adorada, Joel L.; Perez, Jeminiano Q.; and de Guzman, Constancio C., "Sap-feeding insects (Insecta: Hemiptera) associated with selected nutraceutical plants" (2017). Journal Article. 4115.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4115

En – AGROVOC descriptors

MEDICINAL PLANTS; INSECTA; HEMIPTERA; PESTS; PEST INSECTS; PESTS OF PLANTS