ABSTRACT

The objective of this paper is to provide a taxonomic appraisal of the phytoseiids mainly from Apulia, Italy, through the examination of 1055 specimens collected in the areas of that district. Reports of occasional collection in Basilicata and Molise areas are also listed (16 specimens). The mite specimens were collected on the main cultivated and ornamental plants, and on spontaneous plants as well. Complementing the morphological characterization of the species collected is provided. This is the first wide report survey on the phytoseiid fauna in Apulian territories. This study reports on nine new records of Phytoseiidae for Apulia region (Southern Italy). Typhlodromus (Typhlodromus) exhilaratus Ragusa was the most frequent or abundants species sampled. Also, some other species, i.e. Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot and Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot, were collected and are potential taxa for biocontrol. In addition, a dichotomous key to separate phytoseiid mite species listed from Italy was provided.

摘要

本文的目的是通过检查在意大利普利亚地区收集的 1055 份标本，对主要来自意大利普利亚的植物精进行分类评估。还列出了在巴西利卡塔和莫利塞地区偶尔收集的报告（16 个标本）。螨标本收集在主要栽培和观赏植物上，也收集在自发植物上。补充了收集到的物种的形态特征。这是第一次对阿普利亚地区的植物保护动物群进行广泛的报告调查。本研究报告了普利亚地区（意大利南部）的九个植虫科新记录。盲走（盲走）exhilaratusRagusa 是采样频率最高或数量最多的物种。此外，还收集了一些其他物种，即Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot 和Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot，它们是潜在的生物防治类群。此外，还提供了区分从意大利列出的植物螨类物种的二分法。