Occurrence of a predatory mite (Acari: Phytoseiidae) within willow galls caused by Eriophyid mites

In 2001 and 2002, Neoseiulus hanselli (Chant and Yoshida-Shaul) was found inside willow galls (Salix sp.) in Washington State, which is a range expansion for this species. The galls were caused by the eriophyid mite Aculus tetanothrix (Nalepa), and were present in conjunction with the predatory mite...

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Published in:International journal of acarology 2005-12, Vol.31 (4), p.433-436
Main Authors: Prischmann, Deirdre A., James, David G., McMurtry, James A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acari
Aculus tetanothrix
Eriophyidae
galls
mite-plant associations
Neoseiulus hanselli
Phytoseiidae
Salix
USA
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Summary:In 2001 and 2002, Neoseiulus hanselli (Chant and Yoshida-Shaul) was found inside willow galls (Salix sp.) in Washington State, which is a range expansion for this species. The galls were caused by the eriophyid mite Aculus tetanothrix (Nalepa), and were present in conjunction with the predatory mites.
ISSN:0164-7954
1945-3892
DOI:10.1080/01647950508683686