First record of the dynastid beetle, Xyla trupes gideon L., on field corn

Creator

K. O. Abenis
Ireneo L. Lit Jr., Entomology Section, Museum of Natural History and Environmental Biology Division, Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los BañosFollow
M. T. Cassi-Lit, University of the Philippines Los Banos
J.C. B. Naredo, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

10-2018

Abstract

The occurrence of the dynastid beetle, Xylotrupes Gideon L. on corn (Zea mays L.) in the field is reported for the first time based on specimens collected from Laoac, Pangasinan, and Bay, Laguna [Philippines] during a series of sampling of corn associated insects. This species, more commonly known in the Philippines as the elephant beetle, is better known as a minor pest of the coco nut and other palms. The adult males and females were observed feeding on nodes of corn plants in the late vegetable and early reproductive stages, regardless o f cultivar and whether they are conventional or Bt hybrids. There was no coconut trees in the host range of the said species, as well as in lists or compendia o f documented destructive insects in corn. The nature of damage included chewed portions of the nodes and some broken tassels and/or panicles of the inflorescences.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Entomologists

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

32

Issue

2

Page

147-150

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

Illustrations; tables; references

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Abenis, K. O.; Lit, Ireneo L. Jr.; Cassi-Lit, M. T.; and Naredo, J.C. B., "First record of the dynastid beetle, Xyla trupes gideon L., on field corn" (2018). Journal Article. 4846.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4846

En – AGROVOC descriptors

ZEA MAYS; MAIZE; COLEOPTERA; PESTS OF PLANTS; CROP LOSSES