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A new species of predatory mite (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from Kerala, India

P.K. Sajna Haneef, Mary Anithalatha Sadanandan

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Mites belonging to the family Phytoseiidae are renowned biocontrol agents of the plant feeding mites and other phytophagous insects. A survey conducted in different districts of North Kerala revealed a new species of predatory mite under the family Phytoseiidae from Thrissur district. The new species viz., Amblyseius perseani sp. nov. is described with appropriate illustrations.

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Key concepts: Phytoseiidae, Amblyseius, Mite, Acari, Biology, Biological pest control, Ecology, Predation