Comperiella calauanica sp.n. (Hymenoptera:Encyrtidae), an endoparasitoid of the invasive coconut scale, Aspidiotus rigidus Reyne (Hemiptera:Diaspididae) on Luzon Island, Philippines

Issue Date

7-2016

Abstract

Comperiella calauanica sp.n., an encyrtid endoparasitoid of coconut scale insect, Aspidiotus rigidus Reyne discovered in Calauan, Laguna, Philippines is described and illustrated. This highly invasive armored scale insect is a devastating pest of coconut trees including seedlings in three provinces on Luzon Island, namely: Batangas, Laguna and Quezon. A key to the species of Comperiella reported in the Philippines is also provided. The endoparasitoid is a promising biological control agent in the regulation of the coconut scale insect populations in the field. Survey results showed that parasitism by C. calauanica sp.n. on A. rigidus colonies in the affected areas ranged from 65-92% in the third quarter of 2014.

Source or Periodical Title

Asia Life Sciences

ISSN

0117-3375

Volume

25

Issue

1

Page

1-15

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

graphs ; tables; references

Language

English

Subject

Coconut -- Diseases and pests; Biological pest control

En – AGROVOC descriptors

COCOS NUCIFERA; ASPIDIOTUS; SPECIES; PARASITOIDS; HYMENOPTERA; BIOLOGICAL CONTROL; PHILIPPINES

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