Abstract The red palm mite Raoiella indica Hirst (Tenuipalpidae) was first reported in the New World 2004, dispersing quickly and widely while adopting new plant species as hosts. Since then, it has caused severe damage this region, especially to coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). It found Brazil 2009, northern Amazonian state of Roraima. In present study, native introduced plants were sampled between March 2010 February 2011 sites 15 Roraima municipalities, estimate its distribution associated...

Since it first appeared in the New World 2004, palm red mite, Raoiella indica Hirst, has spread to many countries, from Florida (USA) northern part of Brazil. In this region, mite been recorded on several different hosts, but most harmful coconut. For reasons, chemical control pest is not feasible, and biological considered an important measure be pursued. The objective paper provide details about effort determine potential natural enemies R. La Reunion, for their possible introduction only...

This work describes the results of a study phytoseiid mites collected from plants in two natural ecosystems State São Paulo, Brazil-Cerrado and Atlantic Forest. In this study, 40 species are reported. Measurements different structures given for which measurements respective Paulo populations were not previously provided. also includes description new genera, Breviseius g. n. Serraseius n., ten species, Amblydromalus macroatrium sp., Amblyseius atlanticus sennae Cocoseius paucisetis...

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the diversity Phytoseiidae in Atlantic Forest São Paulo State, Brazil, and estimate possible role ecosystem as a reservoir for mites family. Samples were taken from 187 plant species belonging 73 families three vegetation types Forest, February 2001 October 2002. In total, 1102 specimens 54 20 genera phytoseiid subfamilies found. Most (93%) (91%) belonged Amblyseiinae. majority found belong taxonomic groups largely composed generalist...

This work reports the occurrence of mites predominantly predatory, phytophagous and with varied feeding habits on plants Atlantic Forest vegetation type State São Paulo. The objective was to estimate possible role as reservoir these groups which are also found agricultural importance. Samples were taken from 187 plant species belonging 73 families in three types February 2001 October 2002. A total 2,887 163 morpho-species 16 collected. Mite diversity high, especially predatory mites;...

The genus Pseudobonzia Smiley 1975 is revised and divided into two genera. Smiley, 1975, with its type species five other related species, retained. remainder of the group now known as Coleobonzia gen. nov. which main characteristics are provided. argillae (Den Heyer, 1977) designated for new genus. Two from Brazil, viz. clava sp. C. moraesi described figured. A key to genera well a Brazilian South African

Há necessidade de traçar estratégias alimentares para atender à exigência dos animais ruminantes nos períodos estacionalidade, sendo a utilização silagem uma solução esse período. O uso do BRS capiaçu produção silagens tem sido estudado por suas características e qualidades produção, além ser mais viável quando comparado outras forrageiras. Diante disso o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar composição bromatológica da feita com capim elefante cv. Capiaçu diferentes níveis inclusão (0, 3, 6,...

A new genus, Lupaeus gen. nov., is created to contain part of the described species in genus Pulaeus Den Heyer. key genera tribe Pulaeini, which these two belong, and one auxiliary Brazil South Africa, are provided. Four species, viz. myrtaceus sp. P. quadrisolenidius lectus nov. L. lobidorsalis figured. martini Heyer, 1981 designated as type for genus. New nomenclatural combinations reported.

In this paper the genus Cunaxoides Baker & Hoffmann, 1948, as delimited by Den Heyer (1979a, 1981b), is revised and divided into five genera, viz. Bunaxella gen. nov., Dunaxeus Funaxopsis nov. Qunaxella gen.nov.. Two new Neotropical species, Dunaxoides duosetosus triasetosa are described figured. Additional southern African material reported. A key to genera species of subfamily Cunaxoidinae provided.

O efeito do cultivo mamoeiro em ambiente protegido foi estudado três condições: sem cobertura e dois telados construídos com tela de propileno branca, malhas 2 x mm 1 mm. Nessa área foram feitas avaliações na cultivar Baixinho Santa Amália, contando-se o número plantas sintomas ataque recente, para ácaro branco Polyphagotarsonemus latus, presença ácaros, rajado Tetranychus urticae adultos ou ninfas nas folhas, no caso das moscas-brancas Trialeurodes sp., Bemisia tabaci biótipo B uma terceira...

A new Neotropical genus and its species, Allocunaxa heveae gen. et sp. nov., is described figured. The generic features are provided. subfamily Cunaxinae discussed a key to it

Species of Iphiseiodes De Leon have been reported only from tropical and subtropical regions the Americas. In this paper, a new species genus is described southeastern Brazil complementary description provided for saopaulus (Denmark & Muma).

The original affiliation of the genus Neoscirula Den Heyer to subfamily Coleoscirinae Heyer, 1979 is maintained. Three new species this are described and illustrated, viz. N. flechtmanni sp. nov., oliveirai nov. queirozi nov.. A key Brazilian South African provided.

Two new species of Pulaeini, Lupaeus damavandiani Paktinat-Saeij & Castro sp. nov., and Pulaeus aryani are described illustrated from soil, humus moss in the Mazandaran province, Iran. Also, status two genera considered. Eight combinations proposed, namely L. akbari (Bashir Afzal, 2009) comb. anjumi 2007) ferventis (Taj Chaudhri, 1990) haurio 1991) payatopalpus (Corpuz-Raros, 1996) stultus walii nov. Neocunaxoides neopectinatus (Shiba, 1978) P. razanensis Den Heyer, 2013 syn. considered a...

ABSTRACT This paper reports on a study of phytoseiids collected from the La Selva Biological Field Station, ALAS (Arthropods Selva) Project, made available to us by Canadian National Collection via Dr. E. Lindquist. material includes two new species, Proprioseiopsis versus n. sp. and Transeius costarricensis sp., three records for Central America, additional information nine species previously reported Selva. Key words: Taxonomypredatory mitebiological controlLa SelvaCentral America...

One new species of Cunaxa, C. iranica Paktinat-Saeij, Bagheri & Castro sp. nov., is described and illustrated based on female, male tritonymph collected from Mazandaran Province, northern Iran. The nymphal stages Armascirus hastus Shiba, 1986 are redescribed Iranian specimens. In addition, the Cunaxa gordeevae Sergeyenko, 2009 Rubroscirus khaustovi 2006 recorded for first time

Four new Brazilian cunaxine species, namely Armascirus brasiliensis Den Heyer sp. nov., A. bahiaensis sp.nov., Dactyloscirus saopauloensis nov. and Riscus austroamericanus are described figured. A key to the as well known species of Riscus, is provided.

The present study evaluated the mite fauna associated with nance, Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth, in state of Pará, Eastern Amazon. Mites were collected from leaves nance clones municipalities Belém and Tomé-Açu 2012 to 2014. mites mounted on microscope slides Hoyer’s medium. A total 2,749 collected, distributed 32 species belonging eight families, addition specimens suborder Oribatida, which represented 73% collected. Eighteen predators families Ascidae, Cunaxidae, Phytoseiidae...

A new species of Cunaxoides , C. shahriari Bagheri, Paktinat-Saeij and Castro sp. nov. is described from soil, humus moss northern Iran. key to the Iran also provided.

Two new species of Eustigmaeus, E. piracicabensis Paktinat-Saeij & Bagheri sp. nov., and oliveirai are described based on females collected from soil, humus moss in the São Paulo state, Brazil. Also, a key to American Eustigmaeus is provided.

A new species of Neobonzia, N. panahiae Paktinat-Saeij, Bagheri & Castro sp. nov., is described and illustrated based on the female tritonymph from soil humus citrus tree in Mazandaran province, Iran.