Insect pests and their natural enemies on Taiwanese guava trees grown in My Tho commune, Dong Thap Province
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Abstract
Guava is a commonly fruit tree in Vietnam and it is frequently damaged by various pests. This study surveyed the species composition of insect pests and their natural enemies on guava trees of Taiwan variety grown in My Tho commune, Dong Thap province. The results showed that 30 species of insect pests were recorded on guava trees. Of these pests, 6 species damaged the fruit, while the rest damaged the leaves and flowers. In addition, 8 species of natural enemies were also recorded. These natural enemies are mainly predatory species. Most of these species were recorded on guava trees for the first time. Among the collected species, 5 species of insect pests and 1 species of natural enemy were recorded for the first time in Vietnam. This study is significant in assessing the composition of insect pests, as well as their natural enemies, on guava trees. In particular, the inclusion of new record species contributes to the biodiversity of Vietnam.
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Guava, insect pests, natural enemies, new record
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