International Journal of Acarology (2002) 28, 187-191

E.M. El-Banhawy (2002)
Survey of predatory mites in the Kingdom of Lesotho (Africa): Notes on altitudinal preference of predatory mites and description of a new species (Acari: Phytoseiidae)
International Journal of Acarology 28 (2), 187-191
Abstract: During a field survey of predatory mites in the different geographical zones of Lesotho, 13 species, including a new species, were recorded. Among them, Amblyseius addoensis (Van der Merwe and Ryke) was found common in the lowlands and Senqu valley. Amblyseius sehlabatei n. sp. was common in foothills and mountains. Observations showed that there is an altitude-floral species link. Further ecological studies are required to confirm such a hypothesis.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
surveys/distribution/isolation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
Euseius addoensis (predator)			Lesotho
Anystis baccarum (predator)			Lesotho
Neoseiulus sehlabatei (predator)			Lesotho
Typhlodromus praeacutus (predator)			Lesotho