A new species of predatory mite (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from Kerala, India

Authors

  • P.K. Sajna Haneef PG & Research Department of Zoology, Malabar Christian College, Affiliated to University of Calicut, Kozhilode, Kerala, 673001, India
  • Mary Anithalatha Sadanandan PG & Research Department of Zoology, Malabar Christian College, Affiliated to University of Calicut, Kozhilode, Kerala, 673001, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v39i4.60

Keywords:

Amblyseius, Mesostigmata, Kerala, India, new species

Abstract

Mites belonging to the family Phytoseiidae are renowned biocontrol agents of the plant feeding mites and other phytophagous insects. A survey conducted in different districts of North Kerala revealed a new species of predatory mite under the family Phytoseiidae from Thrissur district. The new species viz., Amblyseius perseani sp. nov. is described with appropriate illustrations.

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Published

2015-06-15

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Haneef, P. S., & Sadanandan, M. A. (2015). A new species of predatory mite (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from Kerala, India. ENTOMON, 39(4), 191–196. https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v39i4.60

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Vol. 39 No. 4 (2014)

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