Are web spinners (Embioptera) really rare in the Philippines?

Issue Date

10-2013

Abstract

Most entomologists in the Philippines and abroad have been taught and believe that the Embioptera, commonly known as webspinners or embiids, are rare. In fact, entomology teachers give higher or extra points to students whoa are able to collect and submit specimens of these seemingly elusive insects. Previous collections by the first author from rhizomes of some plants in Laguna and UV light trap catches in Quezon, as well as collections of the second author from decaying logs and living around Laguna, revealed that embiopterans or at least a few species belonging to this order may actually be fairly common. These recent observations are discussed, vis-á-vis the aspects of commonness or rarity established in conservation biology. Initial results of attempts to culture them in captivity, as well as other observations in the field and in the laboratory, are summarized to gain insights on possible research needs, potentials for discovery of new forms or species, ecological/environmental significance, and conservation status.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

27

Issue

2

Page

213-214

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

EMBIOPTERA; INSECTA; SPECIES; TAXONOMY; PHILIPPINES

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