Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Plant Lice Species (Suborder: Sternorrhyncha) on Ornamental Plants in Kampal Village and Surrounding Areas Nurhaliza, Delia; Masrianih, Masrianih; Trianto, Manap; Buntu, Amalia; Windarsih, Yulia; Alibasyah, Lestari MP
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 15, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University & Society for Indonesian Biodiversity

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2026.151.505-512

Abstract

Plant lice (Suborder: Sternorrhyncha) are important pests of ornamental plants, capable of causing physical damage and transmitting plant pathogens. These insects pose a significant threat as they can reduce growth, impair physiological functions, and even cause plant death. Their feeding activity affects leaves, stems, and flowers, thereby reducing overall plant health and aesthetic value. Understanding the diversity and host associations of these pests is essential for effective management. This study aimed to identify the species of Sternorrhyncha plant lice present on ornamental plants in Kampal Village, Parigi Moutong, Central Sulawesi. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, using purposive sampling to collect specimens from different plant parts, including shoots, leaves, flowers, and stems. Observations were recorded and analyzed to determine species composition, host range, and infestation patterns. A total of 25 ornamental plant species belonging to 16 families were observed as host plants. Some plant families, such as Euphorbiaceae, Acanthaceae, Rubiaceae, Palmae, Rutaceae, Araceae, and Agavaceae, were infested by more than one plant louse family, while individual plant species could host multiple louse families simultaneously. Seventeen Sternorrhyncha species were identified, distributed across seven families: Pseudococcidae (6 species), Coccidae (3), Diaspididae (2), Aphididae (2), Margarodidae (2), and Aleyrodidae and Ortheziidae (1 species each). These results provide baseline data on the diversity and distribution of Sternorrhyncha plant lice in Kampal Village. Such information is critical for developing targeted pest management strategies to protect ornamental plants and maintain their health and aesthetic value in residential and cultivated areas.
Co-Authors A, Nurfadila Aan Febriawan Aan, Febriawan Abd Hakim Laenggeng Abd Hakim Laenggeng, Abd Hakim Abd. Rauf Achmad, Mestawaty As. Adrian Adrian Agustin Tiwow Agustina Agustina Amalia Buntu Amiruddin Kasim Amran Rede Amran Rede Andi Nadila Andi Tanra Tellu Annisa Annisa Annisa Annisa Arif Hidayatullah Arif Hidayatullah, Arif Ashari, Abdul Astija Ayutriani, Ayutriani Banne, Fenia Rensa Bialangi, Mursito S. Bustamin Bustamin Dewi Tureni Djirimu Muchlis Efriani Efriani Eka Wana Putri Erci Erci Fatma Dhafir Fatmah Dhafir Febriawan, Aan Fitri Ani Gamar B.N. Shamdas Gamar Binti Non Shamdas Halmayana Halmayana Halmayana, Halmayana Handayani, Estin Nursanti Harsono M. Timumun Hayyatun Mawaddah Hj. Musdalifah Nurdin I Ketut Suada I Made Budiarsa I Nengah Kundera I Wayan Darmadi Ilmany, Muhammad Yazid Ismail Ismail Isninar, Isnainar Istikomah Jamaludin M Sakung Lelono, Marcella Divarani Lilies Lilies Lilies Lilies Lilies Lilies Lilies N Tangge Mailili, Yulviani I. Manap Trianto Masriani . Mawaddah , Hayyatun Mestawaty A S Mestawaty As. Achmad Minarni Rama Jura Minarni Rama Jura Minarni Rama Jura Minarni Rama Jura Mohammad Jamhari Muchlis L. Djirimu Munifa, Siti Mursito S. Bialangi Mustagfirin Mustagfirin Nadila, Andi Ni Made Mega Hariani, Ni Made Mega Ningsi, Nur Seftia Ningsi, Ririn Apriani Nur Fahmi Safrianti Nurfadila A, Nurfadila A Nurfadillah Nurfadillah Nurfadillah Nurfadillah Nurhaliza, Delia Putri, Eka Wana Qadriah, Nur Rafiqah, Rafiqah Raya Agni Retno Trianingsih Ria, Amanda Ririn Apriani Ningsi Ritman Ishak Paudi Ritman Ishak Paudi Rosita Rosita Safrianti, Nur Fahmi Sarjan N. Husain Septiani, Wahyu Indah Shamdas, Gamar B.N. Sintiawati, Ani Sumanti N. Laindjong Syech Zainal Tandi, Jenifa Arisa Tandiayu, Givani Sapan Trianingsih, Retno Vina Evriana Vita Indri Febriani Wahdania Wahdania Wahida Wahida Windarsih, Yulia Yulviani I. Mailili Yundari, Yundari Yunita Kapugu