Life history theory predicts that females should produce few large eggs under food stress and many small eggs when food is abundant. We tested this prediction in three female-biased size-dimorphic predatory mites feeding on herbivorous spider mite prey: Phytoseiulus persimilis, a specialized spider mite predator; Neoseiulus californicus, a generalist preferring spider mites; Amblyseius anderson...

During this survey in southeastern France, there were found three new alien spider mites species: Aponychus corpuzae on Phyllostachys sp. and Semiarundinaria yashadake; the Persea mite Oligonychus perseae americana most probably also Vitis vinifera; Stigmaeopsis nanjingensis S. yashadake. In connection with records of A. corpuzae, we propose an identification key for world species genus Aponych...

Agriculture is the most important economic activity around world with its contributions reflected by share in gross domestic product of countries. It ensures food security, provides raw materials for many industries and employment opportunities. Today, pest diseases are among main challenges plaguing agricultural sector. More specifically, phytophagous mites devastating economically crops world...