Effects of Diet on the Biology and Life Tables of Typhlodromalus peregrinus (Acari: Phytoseiidae)

Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) within citrus orchards in Florida: species distribution, relative and seasonal abundance within trees, associated vines and ground cover plants

“…Scirtothrips dorsalis was introduced into Florida citrus in 2005 and is considered to be an economic pest (Kumar et al 2010) and currently suppressed due to the intensive insecticide spray programs on Florida citrus for ACP control. Neither E. mesembrinus nor T. peregrinus offers much benefit in suppression of Phyllocoptruta oleivora on Florida citrus (Abou-Setta and Childers 1987;Fouly et al 1995). The ability of either phytoseiid to successfully feed and reproduce on the pink citrus rust mite was not assessed.…”

“…Significant increases in numbers of T. peregrinus and Iphiseiodes quadripilis were correlated with increased levels of several pollen species on citrus leaves between 8 February and 16 March (Villanueva and Childers 2004). Fouly et al (1995) showed that T. peregrinus could successfully complete development on single diets of T. urticae and Panonychus citri, as well as on one of three plant pollens: Malephora crocea, Quercus virginiana, or Typha latifolia. A diet of T. urticae provided the shortest generation time, greatest female longevity, and mean total fecundity.…”

Within-Plant Distribution and Diversity of Mites Associated with the Invasive PlantSchinus terebinthifolius(Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in Florida

“…In addition, the relatively rare occurrence of Bdellidae, Cunaxidae, and Stigmaeidae on leaves (Table 2) may indicate these predators have only an incidental association with S. terebinthifolius. Euseius hibisci (Chant) and Typhlodromalus peregrinus (Muma) are found on a wide variety of plants in Florida (Muma and Denmark 1970) and are considered important natural enemies of several phytophagous pest mites and insects in agricultural systems (Muma 1971, Tanigoshi et al 1984, Peñ a 1992, Fouly et al 1995, Mehrnejad and Ueckermann 2001. Pemberton and Turner (1989) also found E. hibisci on S. terebinthifolius leaves in California.…”

New Phytoseiid mites of the FrenchWest Indies, with description of a new species, and new records (Acari: Mesostigmata)

“…Its optimal preys were evaluated as Aleyrodidae, Coccidae, and Tetranychidae by Muma (1971). Fouly et al (1995) have studied the biology of T. peregrinus in the laboratory at 26°C. Each of the following organisms was evaluated as suitable diet: all stages of T. urticae; immature stages of P. citri; and pollens of Malephora crocea, Quercus virginiana, and Typha latifolia.…”