Biology and Mass Rearing Studies of Eucanthecona furcellata Wolf. (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) a Potential Polyphagous Predator and its Effect on Field Population of White Slug Caterpillar, Parasa philepida in Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Philippines

  • Vivencio C. Gallego
  • Ruby T. Escalona
  • Joana M.S. Ferreira
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37833/cord.v9i01.264
Keywords: Coconut Pests, Biology and Mass Rearing

Abstract

The biology and mass rearing of Eucanthecona furcellata Wolf, a polyphagous predator, was studied under laboratory conditions.

 

The predator has a total life cycle (egg to adult) of 46.25 days. The egg hatched 6 days after laying. The nymphs undergo seven instars with each stage ranging from 2.0 ‑ 2.35 days.

 

Mass‑rearing techniques, effect of field releases and other ecological factors on pest population as well as other biological informations are also described.

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Published
1993-06-01
How to Cite
Vivencio C. Gallego, Ruby T. Escalona, & Joana M.S. Ferreira. (1993). Biology and Mass Rearing Studies of Eucanthecona furcellata Wolf. (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) a Potential Polyphagous Predator and its Effect on Field Population of White Slug Caterpillar, Parasa philepida in Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. CORD, 9(01), 34. https://doi.org/10.37833/cord.v9i01.264
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Vol. 9 No. 01 (1993): CORD
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