Amblyseius is a large genus of predatory mites belonging to the family Phytoseiidae.[1] Many members of this genus feed on other mites such as red spider mites, and also on thrips. Several species are popular as biological control agents to control these pests.

Amblyseius
Amblyseius largoensis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Mesostigmata
Family: Phytoseiidae
Genus: Amblyseius
Berlese, 1914

Species

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Amblyseius herbicolus
  • Amblyseius quichua McMurtry & Moraes, 1989
  • Amblyseius raoiellus Denmark & Muma, 1989
  • Amblyseius readshawi Schicha, 1987
  • Amblyseius rhabdus Denmark, 1965
  • Amblyseius riodocei El-Banhawy, 1984
 
Amblyseius tamatavensis

References

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  1. ^ de Moraes, G. J. (2005). Phytoseiidae Species Listing. Biology Catalog, Texas A&M University. Retrieved on August 19, 2010.
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