Biology of the false spider mite, Rarosiella cocosae Rimando (Tenuipalpidae: Acarina),infesting coconuts in Camiguin Island, Northern Mindanao
Issue Date
10-2003
Abstract
A biological study of the false spider mite, Rarosiella cocosae Rimando, was conducted under laboratory conditions. The incubation period of the eggs was 3 to 10 days. The nymph underwent three nymphal instars with a total nymphal period of 10 to 25 days. The first molt occurred within 2 to 8 days from hatching; the second in 2 to 7 days thereafter, and the third, in 3 to 11 days. The adult longevity was 13 to 54 days. The total developmental period from egg laying to adult emergence was 35 to 78 days. The natural enemies found were two predatory mites, namely: Amblyseius largoensis (Muma) and Armascirus taurus Kramer, and a coccinellid beetle, Telsimia ephippiger Chapin.
Source or Periodical Title
Philippine Entomologist
ISSN
0048-3753
Volume
17
Issue
2
Page
187
Document Type
Article
Frequency
semi-annually
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Gallego, C. E.; Aterrado, E. D.; and Batomalaque, C. G., "Biology of the false spider mite, Rarosiella cocosae Rimando (Tenuipalpidae: Acarina),infesting coconuts in Camiguin Island, Northern Mindanao" (2003). Journal Article. 5716.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5716
En – AGROVOC descriptors
TETRANYCHIDAE; COCCINELLIDAE; AMBLYSEIUS; PEST OF ANIMALS; LIFE CYCLE; PHILIPPINES