Issue Date
10-2013
Abstract
The morphometrics of four genital traits were examined among the 27 local populations of Asian corn borer (ACB), Ostrinia furnacalis (Guenee). Comparison in measurements of genital traits, namely: aedeagus, sacculus and valva lengths and clasper width, showed significant differences among and within the local populations compared. Cluster analysis based on percent correct classification revealed four groups within ACB populations with 96% accuracy. However, the more sensitive jackknife correct classification analysis revealed that the groups formed were 85% accurate. The results also showed that groups were formed regardless of geographical distance. The variations in genital traits of the different ACB populations can be attributed possibly to their adaptive mechanisms to their respective localities.
Source or Periodical Title
The Philippine Entomologist
ISSN
0048-3753
Volume
27
Issue
2
Page
134-150
Document Type
Article
Frequency
semi-annually
Physical Description
illustrations ; tables
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Sapin, Gelyn D.; Caoili, Barbara L.; and Recuenco-Adorada, Jessamyn D., "Morphometrics of four genital traits in some Philippine populations of the Asian corn borer, Ostrinia furnacalis (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)" (2013). Journal Article. 4783.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4783
En – AGROVOC descriptors
OSTRINIA FURNACALIS; PESTS OF PLANTS; PEST INSECTS; GENITALIA; ANIMAL MORPHOLOGY; MEASUREMENT; PHILIPPINES