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Genus: | Typhlodromus Scheuten, 1857 |
Typhlodromus is a genus of predatory mites belonging to the family Phytoseiidae. [1] Members of this genus feed largely on other mites, such as red spider mites, and several species that are popular as biological control agents to control these pests.
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Spider mites are members of the Tetranychidae family, which includes about 1,200 species. They are part of the subclass Acari (mites). Spider mites generally live on the undersides of leaves of plants, where they may spin protective silk webs, and they can cause damage by puncturing the plant cells to feed. Spider mites are known to feed on several hundred species of plants.
Amblyseius is a large genus of predatory mites belonging to the family Phytoseiidae. Many members of this genus feed on other mites such as red spider mites, and also on thrips. Several species are popular as biological control agents to control these pests.
Typhlodrominae is a subfamily of mites in the Phytoseiidae family.
Euseius is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family.
Neoseiulus is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family.
Okiseius is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family.
Paraamblyseius is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family.
Paragigagnathus is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family.
Proprioseiopsis is a genus of mites in the family Phytoseiidae.
Typhlodromalus is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family.
Typhlodromips is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family.
Phytoseius is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family.
Kuzinellus is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family.
Neoseiulella is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family.
Lasioseius is a genus of mites in the family Ascidae.