Typhlodromus

Typhlodromus
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Subclass: Acari
Superorder: Parasitiformes
Order: Mesostigmata
Suborder: Dermanyssina
Superfamily: Ascoidea
Family: Phytoseiidae
Subfamily: Typhlodrominae
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 are popular as biological control agents to control these pests.

Species

References

  1. Dr. Gilberto Jose de Moraes (2005). Phytoseiidae Species Listing. Biology Catalog, Texas A&M University. Retrieved on August 19, 2010.
  2. www.tandfonline.com
  3. mapress.com
  4. ISSN 1175-5326/2012.2
  5. zoobank.org
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