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

En – AGROVOC descriptors

TETRANYCHIDAE; COCCINELLIDAE; AMBLYSEIUS; PEST OF ANIMALS; LIFE CYCLE; PHILIPPINES

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