Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines Los Banos, College, Laguna, PhD, 2004
  • University of the Philippines at Los Ba?os , College, Laguna, Master of Science (major in Insect Ecology), 1992
  • University of the Philippines at Los Ba?os, College, Laguna, B.S. Agriculture (Major in Entomology), 1984

Field of Specialization:

Entomology, Insect Ecology

Researches:

Medina, C.dR., Velasco, L.R.I., (2009) Morphology of the reproductive system of the Mango Pulp Weevil, Sternochetus frigidus Fabr.) (Coleoptera: Cucrculionidae)
Asia Life Sciences (accepted for publication) Volume 19, No. 1

Medina, C, dR. and Velasco, L.R.I., (2009) Reproductive biology of the Mango Pulp Weevil, Sternochetus frigidus (Fabr) (Coeloptera: Cucrculionidae)
Asia Life Sciences (accepted for publication)

Medina, C.dR., Gomez, J.J.L., Velasco, L.R.I., (2009) Effect of phenology of corn on the reproductive development of the Asian Corn Borer, Ostrinia furnacalis (Guenee) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Philippine Entomology (Accepted for publication)

Gagne, R.A., Medina, C.dR., (2004) A new species of Procontarinia (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), an important pest of mango in the Philippines
Proceedings of the Entomological Society, Washington Volume 106, No. 1

Velasco, L.R.I., Medina, C.dR., (2004) Soft X-ray imaging for nondestructive detection for mango pulp weevil [(Sternochetus frigidus (Fabr.)] infestation in fresh green carabao mango fruits
Philippine Agricultural Science Volume 87, No. 2

Velasco, L.R.I., Benigno, E.A., Medina, C.dR., (2002) Philippine Experience on Pest Surveillance and Early Warning System
Philippine Entomology Volume 16, No. 2

Sese, R.M.D., Altoveros, N.C., Medina, C.dR. , (2001) Acoustical Methods for Detecting Internal Infestation of Mango Pulp Weevil [Sternochetus frigidus Fabr.)] on Raw Mangoes (Mangifera indica L.)
Science Diliman Volume 13, No. 2

Medina, C.dR., Velasco, L.R.I. , (2001) Diagnostic characters to identify the sexes of the adult mango pulp weevil [(Sternochetus frigidus (Fabr.)] (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Philippine Entomology Volume 15, No. 2

Medina, C.dR., (2001) The F.F. Sanchez Bibliography
Philippine Entomology Volume 15, No. 1

Cadapan, E.P., Medina, C.dR., De la Rosa, T.A., (1997) A simplified procedure in determining the economic threshold levels of defoliating insects
Philippine Entomology Volume 10, No. 2

Papers Presented:

  • Biology and Searching Behavior of Trichomma cnaphalocrocis Ishida (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), a Larval-pupal parasitoid of the Asian Corn Borer (Ostrinia furnacalis Guenee), 6th International Symposium on Biocontrol and Biotechnology, CLSU, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
  • The Mango Pulp Weevil Story: Where to go from here? , 39th Annual Conference, Pest Management Council of the Philippines, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
  • Morphology and development of the reproductive system of the mango pulp weevil, Sternochetus frigidus (Fabr.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) , 5th Microscopy Society of the Philippines, Inc., Annual Conference, Ateneo de Manila University
  • Comparative biology of Bactrocera philippinensis Drew and Hancock and B. occipitalis (Bezzi) (Diptera: Tephritidae), 39th Annual Conference. Pest Management Council of the Philippines, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
  • Life History and Search Habits of the Larva-Pupal Parasitoid of the Asian Corn Borer, Trichomma cnaphalocrocis Ishida (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), Annual Pest Management Conference, Palawan, Philippines
  • Biological Control of Mango Leafhoppers , 14th National Fruits Symposium, Philippine Fruit Association, PCARRD Los BaƱos, Laguna
  • Nondestructive detection of mango pulp weevil (Sternochetus frigidus Fabr) using Ultrasonic Technique, 18th SPP Physics Congress
  • Acoustical Methods for Detecting Internal Infestation of Mango Pulp Weevil (Sternochetus frigidus Fabr.) on Raw Mangoes (Mangifera indica L.) , 18th SPP Physics Congress
  • Enhancing biodiversity conservation and homegardening in the Manupali Watershed: A Case Study, UPWARD Participatory Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Conference, Pampanga, Philippines
  • The dynamics of biodiversity conservation and experimentation by homegardeners in Bukidnon, Philippines, UPWARD Annual Conference, Pampanga, Philippines
  • Mass Rearing of Galerucella calmariensis and G. pusilla (Chrysomelidae: Coleoptera), biological control agents against purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria L.), Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Release and establishment of various biological control agents against purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria L.), Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Canada, Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Developing an insect monitoring system for rice in the Philippines , International Congress of Entomology, Beijing, China
  • Establishment of economic threshold level of cutworm, Spodoptera litura Fab., in peanut , Pest Management Council of the Philippines Annual Convention, Cebu City
  • Has the mango leafhopper (Idioscopus clypealis Lethierry) found its match with the Netted Lady Beetle, Heteroneda billiardieri Crotch? , Annual Pest Management Conference, Palawan, Philippines
  • Non destructive detection and Trapping of the mango pulp weevil, Sternochetus frigidus Fabr. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) , Symposium of PCARRD

Awards:

  • Best Poster Award, Annual Pest Management Conference. Palawan, Philippines, 2008
  • Best Poster Award, PCARRD, 2001