Emergence, Oviposition and Larval Behaviors in the Teak Beehole Borer (Xyleutes ceramica Wlk.) in Northern Thailand (Lepidoptera: Cossidae)

Gotoh, Tadao; Eungwijarnpanya, S.; Yincharoen, S.; Choldumrongkul, Surachai; Nakamuta, Kiyoshi; Pholwicha, Pornthip; Piananurak, Prasid; Hutacharern, C.

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“…Overall, the results of the present study are consistent with those of previous studies on the oviposition behaviour of adult females of X. ceramica in northern Thailand that show that these insects attack well-growing teak trees rather than slow-growing trees (Gotoh et al, 2007;Tasen & Wiwatwitaya, 2022). Generally, from the observational reports, many cossid species that are considered serious pests are highly polyphagous and seem to prefer to attack fast-growing tree species rather than slow-growing ones.…”

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“…Mature larvae stop feeding in dry season and begin to pupate. Obviously, the developmental stages of X. ceramica are closely synchronized with teak phenology (Gotoh et al., 2007). This species causes mainly technical damage by leaving permanent holes or tunnels in the wood, resulting in the deterioration of teak wood quality as well as timber value.…”

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“…X. ceramica is widespread in northern Thailand and is considered the most serious pest of teak in the country (Gotoh et al, 2007;Hutacharern & Choldumrongkul, 1989).…”

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“…For X. ceramica, several studies related to bionomy have been conducted over the years to help in the development of control measures that match behaviour in each stage of its lifecycle (Eungwijarnpanya et al, 1990(Eungwijarnpanya et al, , 1994Gotoh et al, 2003Gotoh et al, , 2007Myint & Htwe, 2013;Panyamang et al, 2018;Tasen & Wiwatwitaya, 2022).…”

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Characteristics of teak trees and stands driving infestations by Xyleutes ceramica (Walker, 1865) (Lepidoptera: Cossidae) in plantations in Thailand

Choochuen,

Foit,

Meunpong

et al. 2024

J Applied Entomology

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The teak bee‐hole borer (Xyleutes ceramica (Walker, 1865)) is widespread in northern Thailand and is considered the most serious pest of teak (Tectona grandis) in the country. The present study investigated the factors affecting the infestation of teak trees by this species in three plantations in northern Thailand at different spatial scales, including the tree, plot and stand levels. At each plantation, 48 plots evenly distributed in three different young stands (1–10 years), three medium‐aged stands (11–20 years) and six old stands (exceeding 20 years) were sampled. At the plots, the number of current entrance holes of X. ceramica per teak tree was counted, and the characteristics of the trees and stands were assessed. A total of 1952 teak trees were sampled, 22.7% of which were infested by X. ceramica. According to our results, infestation was much more strongly affected by stand characteristics than by the characteristics of individual trees. Above all, understorey cover exhibited substantial effect with the infestation level being strongly limited in stands with dense understories. Additionally, young and medium‐aged stands on better quality sites were found to be the most susceptible to infestation, and well‐growing and/or damaged trees were preferred by the pest species. In conclusion, major recommendations for suppressing damage caused by X. ceramica include (a) promoting and maintaining the understorey above 30% cover, (b) planting mixed stands of commercial forest trees and (c) intensively monitoring the pest in young and medium‐aged stands, especially those growing at good‐ and medium‐quality sites.

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“…X. ceramica is widespread in northern Thailand and is considered the most serious pest of teak in the country (Gotoh et al, 2007;Hutacharern & Choldumrongkul, 1989).…”

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Characteristics of teak trees and stands driving infestations by Xyleutes ceramica (Walker, 1865) (Lepidoptera: Cossidae) in plantations in Thailand

Choochuen,

Foit,

Meunpong

et al. 2024

J Applied Entomology

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“…Just a single large hole is sufficient to reduce the value of the stem by up to 90%. In Myanmar and Thailand, incidence of attack of teak by the beehole borer, Xyleutes ceramica (Lepidoptera: Cossidae), of even one beehole per tree per year is considered to be a very heavy incidence commercially (Gotoh et al, 2007), since the timber is seriously degraded by internal burrowing of the larva. Aside from defects, insect attack may affect the commercial viability of a plantation by slowing growth and prolonging a rotation.…”

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Insect pests in tropical forestry

2013

Choice Reviews Online

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Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 2001, there have been several significant developments in forestry and forest entomology in the tropics that warranted inclusion in a second edition. One is the emergence of new pest species associated either with the expansion of plantation forestry into new regions or marginal areas, or a gradual adaptation by indigenous species to exotic hosts or the rapid spread of new invasives. The South American carpenterworm, Chilecomadia valdiviana, in Chile, and the South African goat moth, Coryphodema tristis, are examples of emerging indigenous pests associated with the establishment and expansion of exotic Eucalyptus spp. plantations in these countries. The blue gum chalcid, Leptocybe invasa, and the erythrina gall wasp, Quadrastichus erythrinae, are recent examples of the rapid worldwide spread of an invasive insect, similar to that which occurred for the leucaena psyllid, Heteropsylla cubana, in the 1980s and 1990s. The biology, ecology and impact of these, and many additional pest species, are discussed in an expanded Chapter 5.Another development has been the growing awareness of the 'true' global impact of forest invasive species as losses have been better quantified. Damage worldwide has been estimated at several billion US dollars per year, even without taking into account the loss of non-market value, which may well exceed that figure. This has prompted a range of international responses, including the formation of networks and surveillance programmes to provide early warning of incursions of forest invasives and the development of international standards for phytosanitary measures, such as that for wood packaging material, as discussed in Chapter 9. The global increase in self-help schemes such as plant clinics and field schools is also discussed. A range of new technologies has enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of forest health surveys over the past decade. These include the use of geographic information system-global positioning system interface tools and handheld computers to assist navigation and data collection in the field, and the application of digital, remotely sensed imagery to detect and classify damaged forest canopies. There have also been significant advances in the use of semiochemicals, including pheromones, for the detection and monitoring of forest pests and for controlling pest populations by means of mass trapping, lure and kill, lure and infect and mating disruption.One of the fundamental principles underlying this book is that the prevention of problems is far better than attempts at cures. The book is not in any way designed to be a manual of pest management. Instead, it presents concepts and examples of tropical forest viii Preface insects, their ecology, impact and control approaches where appropriate, and we hope that individual readers will make the connection between the generalities in the book and their own situation, socio-economic position and appropriate technologies. Some situations or examples have been revisited...

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Insects and Other Animals in Tropical Forests

Speight¹

2015

Tropical Forestry Handbook

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Emergence, Oviposition and Larval Behaviors in the Teak Beehole Borer (Xyleutes ceramica Wlk.) in Northern Thailand (Lepidoptera: Cossidae)

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Characteristics of teak trees and stands driving infestations by Xyleutes ceramica (Walker, 1865) (Lepidoptera: Cossidae) in plantations in Thailand

Characteristics of teak trees and stands driving infestations by Xyleutes ceramica (Walker, 1865) (Lepidoptera: Cossidae) in plantations in Thailand

Insect pests in tropical forestry

Insects and Other Animals in Tropical Forests

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