International Journal of Acarology (1997) 23, 283-291
Serge Quilici, Serge Kreiter, Eddie A. Ueckermann and Didier Vincenot (1997)
Predatory mites (Acari) from various crops on Réunion Island
International Journal of Acarology 23 (4), 283-291
Abstract: A survey of predatory mites collected from various crops on the French island of La Reunion (Indian Ocean) was conducted during the last ten years. Twenty-one species of mites were found -10 Phytoseiidae, 1 Tydeidae, 2 Bdellidae, 2 Cunaxidae, 1 Cheyletidae, 2 Stigmaeidae, 2 Anystidae and 1 Erythraeidae. Taxonomic, biogeographic, biological and ecological aspects are discussed and a distribution map of the three most prevalent species is presented.
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Database assignments for author(s): Serge Kreiter
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
surveys/distribution/isolation
