Neoseiulus californicus
| Neoseiulus californicus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Mesostigmata |
| Family: | Phytoseiidae |
| Genus: | Neoseiulus |
| Species: | N. californicus
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| Binomial name | |
| Neoseiulus californicus McGregor, 1954
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Neoseiulus californicus is a predatory mite that feeds on Tetranychid mites. This species was first described on lemons from California under the name Typhlodromus californicus in 1954.[1]
Description
The mite 0.04 mm long is pinkish red to pale white color with six legs. Males are smaller than females. The larvae are translucent. Females lay 2-4 eggs a day. Eggs take 1.5–4 days to hatch depending on temperatures.
Distribution
This species has been found in California, Texas, Florida, Chile, Argentina, Japan, South Africa, parts of southern Europe, and all along the border of the Mediterranean Sea inhabiting fruiting and vegetable crops.
Pest control
Neoseiulus californicus is used to control the twospotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae),[2] cyclamen mite (Phytonemus pallidus), Oligonychus perseae, Thrips and other small insects.
References
- ^ "Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor)". Entomology and Nematology Department - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - UF/IFAS. 2005-10-31. Retrieved 2019-12-09.
- ^ Hart, A.J; Bale, J.S; Tullett, A.G; Worland, M.R; Walters, K.F.A (2002-06-01). "Effects of temperature on the establishment potential of the predatory mite Amblyseius californicus McGregor (Acari: Phytoseiidae) in the UK". Journal of Insect Physiology. 48 (6): 593–599. doi:10.1016/S0022-1910(02)00087-2. ISSN 0022-1910. PMID 12770070.