COLLECTION AND

PRESERVATION OF INSECTS IN
COFFEE (Coffea) COMMODITY
I.INTRODUCTION
According to the Philippine Coffee Board,
coffee is the country’s second largest agricultural
export, generating over $100 million in revenue
annually. Coffee farming provides employment for
thousands of Filipinos and contributes to the
development of rural communities. However, farmers
are dealing with struggles and difficulties to produce
higher yield. Somehow, this is to determine the
common species present in plantation of coffee.
II.OBJECTIVES
1. The main purpose of pinning insect is to preserve them
for scientific study and reference. By collecting and
pinning insect in specific way. They can be maintained in
their natural form of color.
2. Pinned insect serve as a valuable resource for taxonomist
and entomologist to identify and classifify different
insect species. The arrangement and the labeling of
pinned specimens help in cataloging and referencing the
insect clollection.
3. Pinned insects collections are often used for educational
purposes in museums, schools, and universities. They can
be used to teach students and the public about insect
diversity, anatomy, and the importance of insect in
various ecosystem.
4. Pinned specimens are essential for various research
purposes such as studying insect behavior, ecology,
physiology, and genetics. Students can refer to pinned
insects for comparative studies and data collection.
they are properly set. You can place them in
a drying place surrounded by net.
7. Storage: Store the pinned insects in an
insects display box, arrange neatly, and with
care to prevent damage.
8. Record Keeping: .Maintain detailed
records of each specimen, including
collection date, location, and species
information.
V.RESULT AND DISCUSSION
In doing this collection and preservation of
an insect, it can help retain the physical characteristic
of the insects for long-term study and also it can
helps maintaining the integrity of morphological
feature, allowing students and scientist to identify
and study species over time, in addition, preserved
specimen contributed to museum for collection,
facilitating biodiversity research and education.
VI.CONLUSION
Insect collection and preservation in coffee
farm is crucial for understanding the ecosystems
biodiversity.by studying the insect population,
farmers can implement sustainable practices and pest
management strategies, ensuring the health of both
the crops and the preservation techniques contribute
to valuable data for research and promote the
coexistence of agriculture and biodiversity.
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COFFEE (Coffea) COMMODITY

III.MATERIALS:

 Insect Specimen:(Microwavable food container,

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 Pinning supply ( pin, partchment paper)
 Insect Net
 Ice bags, cotton and ethyl alcohol
 Cutter
 Camera
 Record Book Aspidimorpha minaris Asiatic rhinoceros Purpuricenus Phyrophorus

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IV.METHODS

1. Preparation: Prepare the materials needed

for storing insects using ice bags with a
cotton pad soaked in alcohol.
2. Collecting Insect: Used insect nets to
capture live insects or employ other
collecting methods. Catopsilia pyranth Deltote Conocephalusfarciatus House cricket

3. Killing: To euthanize the insects, place

them in a killing ice bags with a cotton pad
soaked in ethyl acetate. This is a humane
method.
4. Pinning: Choose an appropriated-size pin
and gently slide it through the insect’s
thorax, slightly to the right of the center.
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Position the insect as desired on the pin,
ensuring it’s straight and symmetrical.
5. Labeling: Attach a small label to the pin REFERENCES:
below the insect with collection data.
6. Drying and curing: Allow the pinned https://www.oodaalolly.com › blog The Rich and
insects to air dry for a few days to ensure Flavorful History of Coffee in the Philippines