The authors debate some aspects of the classification of the Phytoseiidae, especially the subfamily Typhlodrominae. Within this taxon, the rhenanus group is the most numerous species group of Typhlodromus (Anthoseius), with 206 nominal species. Detailed observation of morphological characters of the species in this group showed a considerable variation, suggesting the presence of different natu...

The Brazilian Pampa presents a high diversity of fauna and flora within mosaic environments. aim this study was to evaluate the assemblages predatory mites (Phytoseiidae Stigmaeidae) in three different environments: Grassland shrub vegetation, Grazing Exclusions fenced for six years Riparian Forest with tree vegetation. Phytoseiidae Stigmaeidae were evaluated total 324 plant sampled from nine s...

Schizotetranychus nanjingensis Ma & Yuan is a mite pest injurious to the giant bamboo ( Phyllostachys pubscens ) in Fujian, China. The predatory mite Amblyseius longispinosus was explored as a potential biocontrol agent against S. nanjingensis in a series of experiments. Functional response experiments at six different temperatures showed that handling time ( Th ) generally decreased with tempe...

Acari harbor numerous minute species of agricultural economic importance, mainly Tetranychidae and Phytoseiidae. Great efforts have been established by means recovering morphological, molecular, phylogenetic traits for identification. Traditional identification still relies on external diagnostic characters, which are limited usually exhibit large phenotypic plasticity within the species, rende...

Faunas of Phytoseiidae the Mascareignes Archipalago (Réunion, Mauritius and Rodrigues Islands) Comoros Archipelago (Mayotte, Anjouan, Mohéli Grande Comore Isands) were recently investigated by authors this paper results published in seven already papers. We described eighth six species new to science unknown males collected during these surveys.

In Benin, the tarsonemid mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) (Prostigmata: Tarsonemidae) is a key pest of gboma eggplant Solanum macrocarpon (L.) (Solanales: Solanaceae), a leafy vegetable on which it causes considerable damage to the plants and substantial reduction in yield. Predatory mites in the family Phytoseiidae have been successfully used in the biological control of numerous agricul...

Abstract Cannibalism is a commonly found behaviour in the animal kingdom. The biggest concern of cannibalism that it reduces inclusive fitness cannibals by eliminating close relatives. Kin recognition strategy used many to benefit from without cost reducing their eating Most members family Phytoseiidae are cannibalistic. Previous studies suggest specialist phytoseiids practice kin recognition, ...

Only little information is available of the diversity Phytoseiidae in French Guiana. So far, only one mite species family have been actually recorded, Amblydromalus limonicus. We report this paper results a small survey conducted at end October / Mid November 2001 Guiana, during which 5 newly being re-described paper.

aDepartamento de Agronomia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri – UFVJM, Campus JK, Rodovia MGT 367, Km 583, 5000, Alto da Jacuba, CEP 39100-000, Diamantina, MG, Brazil bUniversidade Federal de São João Del-Rei – UFSJ, Rodovia MG 424, Km 47, Itapuã, CP 56, CEP 35701-970, Sete Lagoas, MG, Brazil cDepartamento de Entomologia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa – UFV, Campus Unive...