Biology of Predatory Fire Caterpillar, Sycanus sp. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), when fed Alternative with Black Soldier Fly Maggots (Hermetia illucens)

Fire caterpillars (Sethotosea asigna, Lepidoptera: Limacodidae) are a major pest of oil palms and cause harvesting losses. Natural enemies such as Sycanus sp. are reported to control fire caterpillars. The biological of Sycanus sp. were observed in the laboratory when fed using the alternative feed...

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Main Authors: Nadila Hayati, Rusli Rustam, Irwin Mirza Umami, Andriyani Prasetiyowati
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Published: Universitas Andalas 2024-06-01
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author Nadila Hayati
Rusli Rustam
Irwin Mirza Umami
Andriyani Prasetiyowati
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description Fire caterpillars (Sethotosea asigna, Lepidoptera: Limacodidae) are a major pest of oil palms and cause harvesting losses. Natural enemies such as Sycanus sp. are reported to control fire caterpillars. The biological of Sycanus sp. were observed in the laboratory when fed using the alternative feed, maggot Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens L.). Variables observed were egg, nymph, imago stadia, and the life cycle of Sycanus sp. The data were calculated, displayed as figures and tables, and given descriptive analysis. The results showed that predatory insects, Sycanus sp., can thrive well by providing alternative feed, such as Black Soldier Fly (BSF) (Hermetia illucens) maggots. Based on the results, it was known that one female Sycanussp. Could produce 101 eggs after being fed BSF maggots, with an incubation period of 17 days. The duration of the nymph stage was around 64.16 days, with a relatively low mortality rate (2-12%). Morphologically, Sycanus sp. grew and developed well. The body length was about twice the width of the body. The age of the male was shorter than that of the female, as was the body size. The sex ratio also showed fewer males than females (2:3).
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spelling doaj-art-14391e796409498ea96122169bed4fc22025-02-12T00:19:56ZengUniversitas AndalasJurnal Proteksi Tanaman2580-06042621-31412024-06-018110.25077/jpt.8.1.53-62.2024181Biology of Predatory Fire Caterpillar, Sycanus sp. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), when fed Alternative with Black Soldier Fly Maggots (Hermetia illucens)Nadila Hayati0Rusli Rustam1Irwin Mirza Umami2Andriyani Prasetiyowati3Universitas Riau, IndonesiaUniversitas Riau, IndonesiaUniversitas Riau, IndonesiaPT. Bio Cycle Indo, Indonesia Fire caterpillars (Sethotosea asigna, Lepidoptera: Limacodidae) are a major pest of oil palms and cause harvesting losses. Natural enemies such as Sycanus sp. are reported to control fire caterpillars. The biological of Sycanus sp. were observed in the laboratory when fed using the alternative feed, maggot Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens L.). Variables observed were egg, nymph, imago stadia, and the life cycle of Sycanus sp. The data were calculated, displayed as figures and tables, and given descriptive analysis. The results showed that predatory insects, Sycanus sp., can thrive well by providing alternative feed, such as Black Soldier Fly (BSF) (Hermetia illucens) maggots. Based on the results, it was known that one female Sycanussp. Could produce 101 eggs after being fed BSF maggots, with an incubation period of 17 days. The duration of the nymph stage was around 64.16 days, with a relatively low mortality rate (2-12%). Morphologically, Sycanus sp. grew and developed well. The body length was about twice the width of the body. The age of the male was shorter than that of the female, as was the body size. The sex ratio also showed fewer males than females (2:3). https://jpt.faperta.unand.ac.id/index.php/jpt/article/view/181Biology, black soldier fly (BSF), predator, Sycanus sp.
spellingShingle Nadila Hayati
Rusli Rustam
Irwin Mirza Umami
Andriyani Prasetiyowati
Biology of Predatory Fire Caterpillar, Sycanus sp. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), when fed Alternative with Black Soldier Fly Maggots (Hermetia illucens)
Jurnal Proteksi Tanaman
Biology, black soldier fly (BSF), predator, Sycanus sp.
title Biology of Predatory Fire Caterpillar, Sycanus sp. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), when fed Alternative with Black Soldier Fly Maggots (Hermetia illucens)
title_full Biology of Predatory Fire Caterpillar, Sycanus sp. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), when fed Alternative with Black Soldier Fly Maggots (Hermetia illucens)
title_fullStr Biology of Predatory Fire Caterpillar, Sycanus sp. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), when fed Alternative with Black Soldier Fly Maggots (Hermetia illucens)
title_full_unstemmed Biology of Predatory Fire Caterpillar, Sycanus sp. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), when fed Alternative with Black Soldier Fly Maggots (Hermetia illucens)
title_short Biology of Predatory Fire Caterpillar, Sycanus sp. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), when fed Alternative with Black Soldier Fly Maggots (Hermetia illucens)
title_sort biology of predatory fire caterpillar sycanus sp hemiptera reduviidae when fed alternative with black soldier fly maggots hermetia illucens
topic Biology, black soldier fly (BSF), predator, Sycanus sp.
url https://jpt.faperta.unand.ac.id/index.php/jpt/article/view/181
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