JPT : JURNAL PROTEKSI TANAMAN (JOURNAL OF PLANT PROTECTION)
Vol 1 No 2 (2017): Desember 2017

Biologi Penghisap Buah Helopeltis sp. (Hemiptera: Miridae) pada Buah Kakao dan Mentimun

Novri Nelly (Universitas Andalas)
Ujang Khairul (Universitas Andalas)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Dec 2017

Abstract

This research purposed to study biology of Helopeltis sp. on cocoa and cucumber fruits. Research was done in insect bioecology laboratory using direct observation with 10 replications for each fruit. Parameter observed were copulation (hours), preoviposition time (days), number of eggs, nymphals, and adult periods (days), Oviposition time (days), and post oviposition time (days). The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and compared with t-test. Result of this research showed that Helopeltis sp. could thrive in cacao and cucumber fruits. Adult of Helopeltis sp. longevity in cacao fruits was 16 days and in cucumber fruits was 13 days. The number of eggs product average 10-10.9 eggs/female.

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