Phytoseiulus

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Phytoseiulus
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Phytoseiulus persimilis on a piece of vermiculite
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Mesostigmata
Family: Phytoseiidae
Subfamily: Amblyseiinae
Genus: Phytoseiulus
Evans, 1952

Phytoseiulus is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family. [1]

Contents

The species Phytoseiulus persimilis is a predatory mite, and is used for biological control of two-spotted spider mites. [2] [3]

Species

The genus Phytoseiulus contains these species: [1]

References

  1. 1 2 de Moraes, Gilberto Jose. Hallan, Joel (ed.). "Phytoseiidae Species Listing". Biology Catalog. Texas A&M University. Archived from the original on 12 December 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. ↑ Hydro-Gardens. "hydro-gardens Mite Control". Archived from the original on February 16, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
  3. ↑ Hydro-Gardens. "Persimilis Release Instructions" (PDF). Pest Control. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 17, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
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