Exclusion of Planococcus lilacinus (Cockerell) from the list of Philippine bamboo pests based on field and laboratory studies

Creator

Ireneo L. Lit Jr., University of the Philippines Los Banos
Merdelyn T. Caasi-Lit, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

10-2001

Abstract

The cacao mealybug, Planococcus lilacinus (Cockerell), has been recorded on Philippine bamboos since 1922. A 3-year nationwide survey did not yield any cacao mealybug specimen on any bamboo species. Simultaneously, a taxonomic study of bamboo mealybugs revealed nine (9) species but no P. lilacinus. Rearing and feeding experiments showed that P. lilacinus would rather starve to death than feed on any bamboo species. Hence, bamboos are not among its many hosts and it should be deleted from the list of bamboo pests.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

15

Issue

2

Page

181-189

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Physical Description

tables

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Lit, Ireneo L. Jr. and Caasi-Lit, Merdelyn T., "Exclusion of Planococcus lilacinus (Cockerell) from the list of Philippine bamboo pests based on field and laboratory studies" (2001). Journal Article. 6199.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/6199

En – AGROVOC descriptors

PLANOCOCCUS; BAMBOOS; INSECTA; PLANT PESTS; SPECIES CHECKLISTS; LABORATORIES