Typhlodromus (genus - predators)
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Author(s): Asali Fayaz et al.
Source: Acarologia (2017) 57 (2) p.257
Typhlodromus Scheuten, 1857
This is a large genus of predatory mites with more than 500 species. Several species are important biological control agents and some of these are commercially produced and used against plant parasitic mites like spider mites and gall mites. The most important biocontrol agent is Typhlodromus pyri.
The adults are less than 1 mm large and the genus is characterized by its setae on the dorsal shield, among others by the absence of setae z6, Z1 and S5.
Taxonomic note:
Various subgenera of Typhlodromus have been described and the following 3 are most commonly used for species relevant for the biological control of pests:
- Typhlodromus (Amblydromella)
- Typhlodromus (Anthoseius)
- Typhlodromus (Typhlodromus)
However, there are different approaches among taxonomists and acarologists. Often these subgenera are considered separate genera and are also treated here separately.
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:
