Insects attendance in zodia plants (Evodia suaveolens)

Abstract

Muhamat, Hidayaturrahmah, Nurliani A. 2015. Insects attendance in zodia plants (Evodia suaveolens). Pros Sem Nas Masy Biodiv Indon 1: 1040-1044. Zodia (Evodia suaveolens) is one of the shrub plants that produce essential oils for mosquito repellent. The successful growing of this crop depends on the knowledge about cultivation and the presence of beneficial or detrimental insects to this plant. This study focused on the identification and description of presence of insects in zodia plants. Observation method was used as a research methodology. The experimental field was monoculture and polyculture garden. The experimental field was monitored throughout 1 week. Results showed that 11 species of insect were found in monoculture system where the most prevalent species were ants such as Solenopsis sp. (38.12%), Dolichoderus thoracicus (16.26%), aphids namely Prociphilus tessellatus (21.26%), bees as for instance Pseudococcus citriculus (15.50%) and mealy bug as for example Trigona apicalis (1.39%). Like monoculture the case of polyculture system also 11 species of insect were found while ant such as Dolichoderus thoracicus (22.7) and Prociphilus tessellatus (29.4%) was the only dominant insect species. Based on the role, the insect's species in zodia plants was divided into three groups: insect pollinators (ants, bees, and flies), insect pest (mealy bug) and visitor only (mosquito).