Phytoseiulus is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family.[1] A predatory mite, this is the mite predator most frequently used to control two-spotted spider mites in greenhouses and outdoor crops grown in mild environments. This mite was accidentally introduced into Germany from Chile in 1958; it was subsequently shipped to other parts of the world, including California and Florida, from Germany. A Phytoseiulus mite can consume up to seven adult spider mites or several dozen of their eggs in a day. Adult females are reddish, pear-shaped, about 0.5 mm (0.020 in) long, and active at room temperature. Immatures and males are smaller and lighter in color. Eggs are oblong. About 80% are females. At optimum temperatures, Phytoseiidae can develop from egg to adult in seven days and live up to a month. A well-fed female lays about 50 eggs in her lifetime.
Ideal temperature range is 70–85 °F (21–29 °C) with relative humidity of 70–80% inside the plant canopy. Minimum temperature for activity is 50 °F (10 °C). This predator does best when humidity is 60% or higher with a temperature range of 55 to 105 °F (13 to 41 °C).[2]
typical values @ 68 to 77 °F (20 to 25 °C)
The genus Phytoseiulus contains these species:[1]
Phytoseiulus is a genus of mites in the Phytoseiidae family. A predatory mite, this is the mite predator most frequently used to control two-spotted spider mites in greenhouses and outdoor crops grown in mild environments. This mite was accidentally introduced into Germany from Chile in 1958; it was subsequently shipped to other parts of the world, including California and Florida, from Germany. A Phytoseiulus mite can consume up to seven adult spider mites or several dozen of their eggs in a day. Adult females are reddish, pear-shaped, about 0.5 mm (0.020 in) long, and active at room temperature. Immatures and males are smaller and lighter in color. Eggs are oblong. About 80% are females. At optimum temperatures, Phytoseiidae can develop from egg to adult in seven days and live up to a month. A well-fed female lays about 50 eggs in her lifetime.
Phytoseiulus es un género de ácaros predadores de la familia Phytoseiidae[1] cuyas presas suelen ser otros ácaros. Son de interés en agricultura ya que depredan ácaros en cultivos de frutales, viña, hortalizas y plantas ornamentales.
El género contiene las siguientes especies:[1]
Phytoseiulus es un género de ácaros predadores de la familia Phytoseiidae cuyas presas suelen ser otros ácaros. Son de interés en agricultura ya que depredan ácaros en cultivos de frutales, viña, hortalizas y plantas ornamentales.
Le genre Phytoseiulus regroupe des acariens prédateurs de la famille des Phytoseiidae, dont les formes mobiles ont pour proies principalement les acariens sur les arbres fruitiers, la vigne, les cultures légumières, et les cultures ornementales.
P. persimilis est utilisé dans le monde entier en lutte biologique contre les espèces d'acarien du genre Tetranychus.
Selon Catalogue of Life (3 juin 2018)[1] :
Le genre Phytoseiulus regroupe des acariens prédateurs de la famille des Phytoseiidae, dont les formes mobiles ont pour proies principalement les acariens sur les arbres fruitiers, la vigne, les cultures légumières, et les cultures ornementales.
P. persimilis est utilisé dans le monde entier en lutte biologique contre les espèces d'acarien du genre Tetranychus.
小植綏蟎屬(學名:Phytoseiulus)是寄蟎總目革蟎目(Mesostigmata,亦作中气门目或中氣門蟎目)捕植蟎科(Phytoseiidae)的一個屬[1][2][3]。
作為一種捕食性蟎,本屬物種常用於控制在溫室及戶外溫和環境生長的二斑叶螨(Tetranychus urticae C. L. Koch, 1836)。本屬物種最初是在1958年意外從南美洲的智利引入德國,然後再擴散到北美洲的加州及佛羅里達州。牠們每日最多可捕食五隻葉蟎,又或20顆蟲卵[4]。其雌性物種為紅色梨形,長約0.5 mm,於室溫最活躍;未成熟及雄蟲的體型較小,顏色也較淺。其蟲卵為長圓形,當中有80%會孵化成為雌蟲。在最佳溫度時,蟲卵可於七天長為成蟲,之後有一個月的壽命。一隻營養充足的雌蟲終其一生可產卵約50隻[5]。
本屬包括下列各物種[1]:
小植綏蟎屬(學名:Phytoseiulus)是寄蟎總目革蟎目(Mesostigmata,亦作中气门目或中氣門蟎目)捕植蟎科(Phytoseiidae)的一個屬。
作為一種捕食性蟎,本屬物種常用於控制在溫室及戶外溫和環境生長的二斑叶螨(Tetranychus urticae C. L. Koch, 1836)。本屬物種最初是在1958年意外從南美洲的智利引入德國,然後再擴散到北美洲的加州及佛羅里達州。牠們每日最多可捕食五隻葉蟎,又或20顆蟲卵。其雌性物種為紅色梨形,長約0.5 mm,於室溫最活躍;未成熟及雄蟲的體型較小,顏色也較淺。其蟲卵為長圓形,當中有80%會孵化成為雌蟲。在最佳溫度時,蟲卵可於七天長為成蟲,之後有一個月的壽命。一隻營養充足的雌蟲終其一生可產卵約50隻。