Identifikasi Jenis Hama Penyakit Pada Famili Diptercarpaceae
Di Kawasan Hutan Cigerendeng Kabupaten Ciamis
(Identifikasi of Pest and Disease Types in the Dipterocarpaceae Family in the
Cigerendeng Forest, Ciamis Regency)
Yegi Herdiaman¹, Agus Yadi Ismail², Ilham Adhya³
ABSTRACK
Cigerendeng tropical rainforest in Ciamis Regency is home to various
Dipterocarpaceae vegetation, including Shorea spp, Hopea spp, and
Dipterocarpus sp. Hopea mengerawan as the dominant species. This family plays
a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance and holds significant economic
value but is threatened by damage caused by pests and diseases targeting tree
shoots, roots, and trunks. This study employed the Forest Health Monitoring
(FHM) method and census sampling to identify pest and disease species, damage
types, and attack frequencies. The findings revealed dominant pests such as
Termites (Coptotermes spp), which damage tree trunks, Carpenter Bees (Xylocopa
latipes), which compromise wood structures, and caterpillars like the Anggora
Moth (Dasychira inlusa) and the Fire Caterpillar (Setora nitens), which feed on
leaves. Common diseases included Wood Rot Fungus (Fomitiporia sp), which
degrades lignin, and Stem Canker, causing cambium necrosis. Eight primary
damage types were identified, with Termite Nests as the most prevalent, followed
by Open Wounds, Dead Tips, Resinosis/Gummosis, Stem Canker, Broken
Branches/Trunks, Broom Growth on Roots/Trunks, and Liana infestations.
Among the 1,189 observed trees, damage caused by biotic disturbances
predominantly affected the upper parts, indicating a high vulnerability level. This
study highlights the importance of tree health monitoring and management to
conserve Dipterocarpaceae species and support the sustainability of tropical
forest ecosystems and their economic value.
Keywords : Dipterocarpaceae, pests, diseases, tree damage, Forest Health
Monitoring, Cigerendeng, tropical forest ecosystem.