Classification of Specimen Species Head Body Elytra

Size : 1.3 cm
Size : 0.3 cm Length : 1.2 cm Shape : Oval
Dissecting the Collected Specimen Cerambyci- Antennae : Form : Elongat- Color : Black
Insects play a significant role in ecosystem functions dae Setaceous ed Pattern : Small black
Morphology and Habitat Description of Beetles Color : Black spots
(Price et al., 2011). Most of them are bioindicators. They Texture : Rough
help indicate disturbances in the environment, represents Construction of Taxonomic Key Size : 0.5 cm
Length : 0.7 cm
the impact of environmental change on habitat, communi- Size: 0.1 cm Shape : Circular
Chrysomeli- Form : Round
Antennae : Color : Dark Brown
Data Analysis dae Sp.1 Color : Dark
ty and ecosystem and reflects the response of other spe- Setaceous Brown Pattern : Plain
Texture : Smooth
cies. Photo Documentation
Size : 1.3 cm
The coleopterans as insects are responsible for nutri- Size : 0.1cm Length : 1.3 cm
Shape : Oval
Chrysomeli- Antennae : Form : Elongat-
ent cycling, and are a food source for other animals (Price dae Sp.2 Setaceous ed
Color : Black
Pattern : Orange spots
et al. 2011; Gullan et al. 2010). Color : Black
Texture : Rough
The researchers chose this particular study because Table 1. List of the different species found in Two Selected Mountain Sites
beetles are rarely mentioned and studied. Moreover, the Table 3. Microhabitat Characteristics of Beetles
Order Family Common Name
study focuses mainly on morphology and taxonomy. The
Species Microhabitat Description
reseachers realized that beetles are one of the most im- Stag Beetle
Coleoptera Lucanidae (Cyclommatus Found in Mount Ronquillo, Can-ayan. This beetle
portant organisms in the planet.
zuberi) Carabidae was found in a plant, surrounding it was very
grassy. The habitat has a cold temperature and wet
Coleoptera Scarabaeidae Sp. 1
Found in Mount Ronquillo, Can-ayan. The beetle
Coleoptera Scarabaeidae Sp. 2 Cerambycidae was found in a plant, the temperature was cold and
has a wet surface.
Coleoptera Carabidae
Found in Mount Capistrano, Simaya. The beetle
1.) What are the different species of beetles Coleoptera Elateridae Chrysomelidae
was found in a leaf, the temperature was moderate
Sp.1
found in the two selected sites? Coleoptera Tenebrionidae and has a dry surface.
2.) How are the beetles described morphologi- Coleoptera Curculionidae Chrysomelidae
Found in Mount Ronquillo, Can-ayan. The beetle
cally? Coleoptera Cerambycidae Sp.2
was found in a leaf, the temperature was cold and
has a wet surface.
3.) What is the microhabitat characteristics of Coleoptera Coccinellidae
the collected species?
Table 4. Key to the Different Genera of Coleoptera recorded in
4.) What are the taxonomic keys leading to dif- Coleoptera Chrysomelidae Sp.1
Mt.Ronquillo, Can-ayan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
ferent genera and species of beetles?
Coleoptera Chrysomelidae Sp.2
1a. Plain elytra; patternless elytra-----------------------------------------—---2
Morphological and Habitat Description of beetles (Coleoptera) are 1b. Vertical lines in the elytra----------------------——--------Curculionidae
presented herein: 2a. Brown body color------------------ ------——----Chrysomelidae Sp.1
2b. Black body color--------------------------——---------Tenebrionidae
Entry Protocol Kingdom : Animal
Phylum : Anthropoda
Research Design Class : Insecta 1a. Elytra that have patterns-----------------------------------------------2
Order : Coleoptera 1b. Patternless elytra--------------------------———-------------------4
Family : Lucanidae 2a. Vertical line patterns in the elytra--------—-—--------Carabidae
Establishment of Sampling Area
Genus : Stag Beetle 2b. Spotted elytra---------------------------------------------------------3
Species : Cyclommatus zuberi
Preparation of Materials 3a. Black elytra with small white spots-----------------Scarabidae
3b. Orange elytra with black spots-------------------Coccinellidae
Place and Duration of the Study Table 2. Morphological Characteristics of Beetles 3c. Black elytra with orange spots----------------Chrysomelidae
Sp.2
Collection of Specimen Species Head Body Elytra 4a. Absence of antennae--------------————————--------5
4b. Presence antennae-------------------------------------------------6
Preparation of Collected Samples Size : 1.3 cm 5a. Elongated body and have pincers----——-- Cyclommatus
Size : 0.3 cm zuberi
Length : 2.1 cm Shape : Oval
Antennae :
Carabidae
Moniliform
Form : Elongated Color : Black 5b. Round body--------------------------------—------Scarabidae
Pre – Identification of Collected Specimen Color : Black Pattern : Vertical line 6a. Metallic green body----------------———---- Elateridae
Texture : Rough 6b. Black body color-----------———--------Cerambycidae
Confirmation of Collected Specimen
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The study concluded that there were 11 Coleop-

terans found in Mt. Capistrano, Simaya, Malaybalay
City and Mt. Ronquillo, Can-ayan, Malaybalay City
Bukidnon and that they differ and have resem-
blances in their body structures and color patterns. Cyclommatus zuberi Scarabaeidae
Furthermore, beetle’s resemblance in their body
structure and color patterns are essential for their
protection against predators and for mating purpos-
es.
Scarabaeidae Carabidae

It is highly recommended to use different

methods in collecting coleopterans because some
methods are not that effective than others, such as
light trapping, use of net and baits. Another one,
Elateridae Tenebrionidae
preserve the collected beetles as soon as possible
to avoid decaying. Find places where trees and
plants are abundant because there is higher proba-
bility of coleopterans inhabiting there. Do some
interviews for the villagers on how well they
know about the coleopterans inhabiting their area
and how they make use of the beetles. Curculinidae Cerambycidae

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