"Not really smelly but smells new" (Preliminary comparison of guano moths (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) from three Luzon caves and life history notes on the species from Cavinti, Laguna)

Creator

Whizvir O. Gustilo, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Ireneo L. Lit Jr., University of the Philippines Los Banos
Aimee Lynn A. Barrion-Dupo, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

10-2014

Abstract

Guano moths from three Luzon caves were compared. Preliminary comparisons on coloration of wings, abdomen, and head were conducted. The guano moths from these three localities are distinct from one from one another. Pictures were also taken to support the data. In addition, life history of the guano moth species from Cavinti was studied under laboratory conditions. Estimated pupal period is approximately nine days. Head capsule and casing lengths of Cavinti guano moth larvae were measured. The two parameters were correlated using Spearman's correlation analysis and found to have a strong correlation (r=0.7476,p-value<0.05).

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

28

Issue

2

Page

222

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Gustilo, Whizvir O.; Lit, Ireneo L. Jr.; and Barrion-Dupo, Aimee Lynn A., ""Not really smelly but smells new" (Preliminary comparison of guano moths (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) from three Luzon caves and life history notes on the species from Cavinti, Laguna)" (2014). Journal Article. 4688.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4688

En – AGROVOC descriptors

TINEIDAE; LEPIDOPTERA; GUANO; INSECTA; LIFE CYCLE; SPECIES; PHILIPPINES