2022/09/05 by İsmail Döker, Vladimir A. Khaustov, Omid Joharchi · 1 voice
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · #Insect-Plant Interactions and Control #Plant Parasitism and Resistance #Study of Mite Species
paper · pdf · doi:10.24349/ocuh-rrin
openalex publication_date 2022/09/05 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
Although phytoseiid mites are one of the most promising candidates to be used in biological control of mites and insects, nothing is known regarding the native fauna in Maldives. This study reports on six species belongs to four genera for the first time in Maafushi Island, Maldives. Among the species reported, Typhlodromus (Anthoseius) philippinensis and Phytoseius meyerae are re-described and illustrated in detail. In addition, measurements and other diagnostic characters for Amblyseius adhatodae, A. largoensis, Neoseiulus houstoni and T. (A.) neobakeri are provided. Furthermore, the diagnosis of six species improved through including additional morphological characters and new illustrations.