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Characterization and Identification of Insects on Capital Chillies (Capsicum frutescens L.) in The Plantation Area of Keroit Village, West Motoling District, South Minahasa

. RUDI ALEXANDER REPI, FANNY NANLOHY, MEITY NELTJE TANOR & JANTJE NGANGI


Abstract

The production of chili plants is affected by the presence of beneficial and harmful insects or pests The sub-optimal chilli growth means that the amount of chilli on offer is very limited, which means that chilli prices skyrocket and, due to harmful insects or organisms that disrupt plants, experience a twofold increase. The aim of this study was to identify insects that are found in chili plants. In this study, 5 random points were determined (Randam Sampling) on 500 meters of land that was planted with chilli in Keroit Village. Each sampling point consisted of 2 pit traps, 1 light trap, 2 insect nets and manual insect trapping by hand. The insect testing was carried out when the chilli plants entered the generative period (the time for the formation and development of flower buds) about 30 days after planting. Insect identification with the Google lens application, identification in the laboratory with a stereo microscope and insect identification key book. The results showed that the insects found were 11 orders and 24 families, of which 16 pest families were Gryllidae, Pyralidae, Gyrinidae, Acrididae, Scarabaeidae, Tettigoniidae, Nittidulidae, Acrididae, Chrysomelidae, Anobiidae, Thictiidae, Reductiidae, Cocinellidae, Gyrinidae, Arcinellidae. Predators with a total of 6 families are Siricidae, Agelenidae, Araneidae, Sclerosomatidae, Agelenidae, Tetragnathidae. Herbivores are 2 families, namely Mantidae, Acrididae. Contains insects in the net trap with a total of 213 individuals, as many insects are active during the day and are therefore diurnal.

Keywords: characterization, chili plants, capsicum frutescens, identification, insects

 

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