| Euseius ovaloides | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Mesostigmata |
| Family: | Phytoseiidae |
| Genus: | Euseius |
| Species: | E. ovaloides |
| Binomial name | |
| Euseius ovaloides (Blommers, 1974) | |
Euseius ovaloides is a species of mite in the family Phytoseiidae. [1] Euseius ovaloides is a small mite, typically measuring around 0.3 to 0.4 millimeters in length as an adult. They have an oval-shaped body with a distinctive reddish-brown coloration. This species is widely distributed across various regions, including parts of the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is commonly found in agricultural and horticultural settings. These mites thrive in a range of habitats, including field crops, orchards, gardens, and greenhouses. They are often found on the undersides of leaves, where they actively search for prey.