Distribution and Development of the Wasp, Microgaster manilae (Ashmead) [Hymenoptera: Braconidael, in the Cutworm, Spodoptera litura(F.)

Laboratory tests and field observation/collection were done in Ilocos Norte in 1990-91 to determine the developmental periods and occurrence of the parasitic wasp, Microgaster manilae (Ashmead). The latter was also determined in Northern Samar (1994) and Davao Oriental (1996) to have an insight of t...

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Main Author: Herminigildo Torreno
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Language:English
Published: Davao Oriental State University 1999-12-01
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description Laboratory tests and field observation/collection were done in Ilocos Norte in 1990-91 to determine the developmental periods and occurrence of the parasitic wasp, Microgaster manilae (Ashmead). The latter was also determined in Northern Samar (1994) and Davao Oriental (1996) to have an insight of the Braconid's distribution. The parasitoid had a higher success of development in, and/or preference for the second instar cutworm larva. Its egglarval development ranged from 7 to 13 days with a mean of 8 and 13 days in the first and second instars, respectively. Pupal period was completed in days with the adult emerging usually in the morning. The occurrence of the Braconid in the north, central and southern part of the Philippines suggests its relatively wide distribution.
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spelling doaj-art-7885e9e07a2b42b4935d72dbf46c20d82025-08-20T03:03:04ZengDavao Oriental State UniversityDavao Research Journal2244-44322984-71251999-12-01211610.59120/drj.v2i1.6969Distribution and Development of the Wasp, Microgaster manilae (Ashmead) [Hymenoptera: Braconidael, in the Cutworm, Spodoptera litura(F.)Herminigildo Torreno0Professor, Agriculture and Rural Development Department, Davao Oriental State College of Science and TechnologyLaboratory tests and field observation/collection were done in Ilocos Norte in 1990-91 to determine the developmental periods and occurrence of the parasitic wasp, Microgaster manilae (Ashmead). The latter was also determined in Northern Samar (1994) and Davao Oriental (1996) to have an insight of the Braconid's distribution. The parasitoid had a higher success of development in, and/or preference for the second instar cutworm larva. Its egglarval development ranged from 7 to 13 days with a mean of 8 and 13 days in the first and second instars, respectively. Pupal period was completed in days with the adult emerging usually in the morning. The occurrence of the Braconid in the north, central and southern part of the Philippines suggests its relatively wide distribution.https://davaoresearchjournal.ph/index.php/main/article/view/69microgaster manilae (ashmead)developmentdistributionparasitizationspodoptera litura (f.)
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Distribution and Development of the Wasp, Microgaster manilae (Ashmead) [Hymenoptera: Braconidael, in the Cutworm, Spodoptera litura(F.)
Davao Research Journal
microgaster manilae (ashmead)
development
distribution
parasitization
spodoptera litura (f.)
title Distribution and Development of the Wasp, Microgaster manilae (Ashmead) [Hymenoptera: Braconidael, in the Cutworm, Spodoptera litura(F.)
title_full Distribution and Development of the Wasp, Microgaster manilae (Ashmead) [Hymenoptera: Braconidael, in the Cutworm, Spodoptera litura(F.)
title_fullStr Distribution and Development of the Wasp, Microgaster manilae (Ashmead) [Hymenoptera: Braconidael, in the Cutworm, Spodoptera litura(F.)
title_full_unstemmed Distribution and Development of the Wasp, Microgaster manilae (Ashmead) [Hymenoptera: Braconidael, in the Cutworm, Spodoptera litura(F.)
title_short Distribution and Development of the Wasp, Microgaster manilae (Ashmead) [Hymenoptera: Braconidael, in the Cutworm, Spodoptera litura(F.)
title_sort distribution and development of the wasp microgaster manilae ashmead hymenoptera braconidael in the cutworm spodoptera litura f
topic microgaster manilae (ashmead)
development
distribution
parasitization
spodoptera litura (f.)
url https://davaoresearchjournal.ph/index.php/main/article/view/69
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