ABSTRACT The effect of seven constant temperatures (15, 20, 25, 27.5, 30, 32.5, and 35 ± 1°C) on developmental time of Tetranychus urticae Koch on cucumber leaf discs was determined under laboratory conditions of 60 ± 5% RH and a photoperiod of 16 L:8D. The egg-to-adult developmental time decreased significantly with increasing temperature, except at 35°C. To describe the developmental rate of T. urticae

ABSTRACT Neoseiulus barkeri (Hughes) is a generalist predatory mite with economic potential to control thrips and two spotted spider mites in protected cultivation. We evaluated the development and reproduction of N. barkeri on Ephestia kuehniella Zeller and Mycetoglyphus fungivorus Oudemans in the first (G1), third (G3), and sixth (G6) generation of rearing. On M. fungivorus, pre-adult duration was

ABSTRACT Studies on mites are essential in managing agroecosystems. Although they serve as hosts and food for phytophagous mites, native plants can also harbour predatory mites and other natural enemies that regulate phytophagous populations. As such, this study aimed to assess the occurrence of mites on four Hancornia speciosa varieties. Collections were made at the ex situ germplasm of the School

ABSTRACT A comparative evaluation of feeding preference of the phytoseiid predator, Neoseiulus longispinosus (Evans) was made on the different life stages of spider mite Oligonychus biharensis (Hirst) under laboratory conditions by raising stock cultures of pest mite on leaves of its native host, Bauhinia purpurea. N.longispinosus collected from field was reared on mixed prey stages of O. biharensis

ABSTRACT Aluen Cap is an oxalic acid (OA) formulation that shows promise as a control method for Varroa destructor. This work explores the use and efficacy of Aluen Cap against V. destructor in Africanized honeybees in Veracruz Mexico, where capped brood is always present across the year and acaricide resistance was a problem. Twenty-four beehives were assessed over 42 days, a period of time associated

ABSTRACT The obligate ectoparasite Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus, also known as cattle tick, is the hard tick vector of babesiosis, a protozoal infection that causes severe meat production losses at huge economic costs. Although babesiosis was eradicated from the United States, its vector still exists in Mexico and different security measures are used to prevent its reintroduction into the U

ABSTRACT The ectoparasite Rhipicephalus microplus has caused huge economic losses in livestock, and its synthetic chemical control resulted in acaricidal resistant ticks, environmental damages and residues in bovine products. Therefore, it is important to search for alternative products to control this parasite. This study aimed to characterize the crude extracts of different parts of Gallesia integrifolia

ABSTRACT Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro State, is an important island remnant of Atlantic Forest and presents four conservation units. Although dogs are forbidden inside conservation units, in Ilha Grande they are present in all villages, many of them are bred loose, interacting with the tourists, the surrounding forest, and the wild animals. The entry of dogs into forests and encounters with wild animals

ABSTRACT Coxiella burnetii and Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato are intracellular bacteria of great zoonotic importance. To detect these two pathogensin ticks as well as in blood samples, a nested PCR and conventional PCR was used. A total of 525 ticks were collected randomly from infected goats. Blood samples were also collected from tick-infested goats. Both samples were assessed for the presence

ABSTRACT Quill mite fauna of the genus Meitingsunes Glowska and Skoracki, 2010 associated with birds of the order Columbiformes is revised. Two new species are described: Meitingsunes ptilinopus sp. nov. from Ptilinopus magnificus (Temminck) in Australia and Papua New Guinea and from P. rivoli (Prévost) in Papua New Guinea, and M. lengai sp. nov. from Columba delegorguei Delegorgue in Tanzania, Streptopelia

ABSTRACT Thirteen species of oribatid mites of the family Oppiidae are recorded from Andasibe-Mantadia National Park (eastern Madagascar). One new species is described on the basis of adult specimens sampled from forest litter. Erioppia corpuzrarosae sp. nov. differs from its most similar species, Erioppia malalatinae by having bothridial setae with long, thickened apexes, smaller body size, and absence

ABSTRACT The female and male of Parasitus quadrichaetus Ma & Cui, 1999 are described for the first time. They show that this species is correctly placed in Parasitus sensu lato and not Coprocarpais Hrúzová & Fenďa, 2018. The deutonymph is also redescribed in detail. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:E7C3B9B0-C6B9-4ABD-B21F-DF21D263146B

ABSTRACT The present paper deals with three water mite species, which are similar in the morphology of the genus Neumania from China. DNA barcoding data were used to delimit species and two new species are described: N. tribreviseta sp. nov. and N. paratribreviseta sp. nov. The descriptions include morphological features and DNA barcoding data, and a discussion of their taxonomic status follows. Description

ABSTRACT Several mite families are specialized to parasitize only mammals causing severe dermatitis on their skins. Furthermore, few studies highlight co-parasitism between these families and their impact on their hosts. We are reporting a case of co-parasitism between two acariform families, Sarcoptidae and Cheyletidae, specifically the presence of Sarcoptes scabiei and Cheyletiella parasitivorax

(2020). Correction. International Journal of Acarology: Vol. 46, No. 6, pp. 477-477.

ABSTRACT Two new species of prostigmatid mites, Lorryia tuttii Bizarro, Wurlitzer & Da Silva sp. nov. (Tydeidae) and Benoinyssus oconnori Bizarro, Wurlitzer & Da Silva sp. nov. (Eupodidae) from specimens collected in soil samples from Mato Grosso state, Brazil described. A key to species of Benoinyssus is provided. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:B381728B-5C16-49E6-B1FC-AD6265360AAF

ABSTRACT Gaeolaelaps glabrosimilis and Holostaspis flexuosa are recorded for the first time in Western Siberia, Russia, collected from the ant species Lasius fuliginosus (Latreille) (Formicidae) and Camponotus herculeanus (L.), respectively. Gaeolaelaps glabrosimilis is redescribed on the basis of adults and a detailed comparison of this species with the very closely related species Gaeolaelaps longichaetus

ABSTRACT Five unusual egg-clusters with numerous larvae of an unidentified species of sarcoptid mite (Notoedres sp.) were observed on the wings of the cave-roosting, Southeast Asian bat, Chaerephon plicatus. An egg-cluster contained more than 250 eggs and all eggs joined to each other with a long pedicel. The larvae of this unidentified sarcoptid mite are unusual, having long dorsal and ventral setae

ABSTRACT Seven species of mites were found associated with the dung beetle Oxysternum conspicillatum in Colombia. Macrocheles neotransversus sp. nov. based on adults and the male of Macrocheles magna are described. Both species belong to the mitis species-group (Holocelaeno). Macrocheles boxi, M. phanaei, M. roquensis and Glyptholaspis confusa are reported for the first time in Colombia. Additionally

A new species, Olopachys masani sp. nov. (Mesostigmata: Pachylaelapidae), is described based on adult female and male specimens collected from soil in Guilan province, northern Iran. Two identification keys are provided, one for all known species of Olopachys, and the other for species recorded from Iran. Collection details for pachylaelapid mites associated with citrus orchards in Guilan province

The genus Torrenticola Piersig, 1896 is a common water mite group in the running waters in all biogeographical regions except Antarctica and Australasia. In the present study we used an integrative taxonomic approach by applying partial COI sequences (DNA-barcodes) to describe a new species of the genus Torrenticola, T. dowlingi Pešić sp. nov. from Iran. Morphologically, the new species is most similar

Current investigation aims to evaluate the mititoxic properties of turmeric crude extract (TCE) against Suidasia pontifica – a source of human allergens and major contributor of oral mite anaphylaxis (OMA) or pancake syndrome. Based on the response of S. pontifica, the estimated minimum effective concentration (MEC) of TCE to achieve complete mortality was 2.25–2.50 g/L. Twenty-three chemical components

The species of the genus Tetranychus Dufour are highly specialized pests that produce significant economic losses in crops. The red spider mite, Tetranychus merganser Boudreaux (Acari: Tetranychidae), is found in the United States, China, Mexico, and Thailand, and feeds on several plant species of economic importance. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Chamaedorea radicalis Mart ethanol extract

The southernmost Russian Far East represents a soil biodiversity hotspot in which settlements of ancient to modern ages form a mosaic within seminatural vegetation. We explored whether these settlements form potential “concentration points” of soil biodiversity by examining their oribatid mite (Acari: Oribatida) fauna. We sampled soils in nine settlements which were established during one of the three

Forests create harbour different soil mite communities due to their high spatial heterogeneity, within which microhabitats become biodiversity hotspots or refugia. This study aimed to characterize and contrast the mesostigmatid mite communities in the vicinity of two such microhabitats: growing trees and decayed clear-cut stumps in comparison to the general soil matrix. Studies were conducted in mature

The tick Amblyomma humerale is endemic to South America, where its adult stage has been reportedmostly from terrestrial tortoises, whereas larvae and nymphs have been reported on various species of reptiles, birds, and mammals. Herein, we evaluated for the first time the life cycle of A. humerale in the laboratory. For this purpose, larvae and nymphs were exposed to feed on six host species: Gallus

This research reports ticks on wild raptors in Brazil. Between the years 1936 and 2019, 127 larvae, 230 nymphs and 34 adult ticks were collected on 92 raptors (among 27 different species) from 35 localities in distinct Brazilian biomes. Additionally, an extensive literature review on ticks on wild raptors has been carried out, demonstrating that from 1993 to 2016, 29 larvae, 81 nymphs, 29 adults and

We recorded the following parasitic macronyssid mite species (Mesostigmata: Gamasina: Macronyssidae) from Northern Caucasus: Macronyssus leislerianus associated with the Leisler’s bat Nyctalus leisleri (this mite species was known previously from a single record from Germany); Macronyssus diversipilis from Myotis tschuliensis (the southernmost locality for this mite species and a new host record);

This study presents the first report of multiple human bites by larvae of Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann in the U.S. An adult male working on a public park in Hackensack City (New Jersey) removed eight attached larvae from the arm, armpit, and back. The worker developed small erythematous pruritic lesions that self resolved in two weeks. No other symptoms were associated with the bite. The Asian

The genus Lepronyssoides Fonseca comprises four Neotropical species associated mainly with rodents. One of these species, L. pereirai (Fonseca), has been recorded parasitizing rodents and marsupials in several states of the north, northeast, and central-west regions of Brazil. This study is based on samples housed at the Acari Collection of the Butantan Institute (IBSP) and the National Collection

(2020). Correction. International Journal of Acarology: Vol. 46, No. 5, pp. I-I.

Here we report the ectoparasitic mite Spinturnix scuticornis Dusbábek, 1970 collected from the Himalayan whiskered bat, Myotis siligorensis Horsfield, 1855 (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), in the Quang Binh province, Vietnam. Previously this mite species have been recorded from Myotis longipes, Miniopterus fuliginosus in Afghanistan and Taiwan and presumably from Eptesicus serotinus in Azerbaijan. This

Hitherto, around 50 species of the genus Ameroseius are known worldwide, among 12 recorded in Europe. Commonly the descriptions concern females only, thus males or nymphal stages remain unknown. Aim of this study was to describe a male of Ameroseius ulmi Hirschmann, 1963 with multiple drawings and adjactent measures. Moreover, to provide a key to males of the genus Ameroseius occuring in Europe.

(2020). Correction. International Journal of Acarology. Ahead of Print.

Ornithonyssus bursa is a haematophagous mite of veterinary and public health concern. The association between O. bursa and humans in Brazil has been known for several decades, but most of the information is limited and confusing. Herein, we present an overview of the cases of gamasoidosis in Brazil based on published and new records. Wild birds are common sources for human infestation, especially omnivorous

Green Pepper (Capsicum annuum var. frutescens Linnaeus) is a highly nutritious and commercial vegetable crop grown in open field and protected conditions throughout the world. However, two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) causes major problems in its cultivation under protected conditions resulting in significant losses. The objective of this study was to evaluate

A new mite species belonging to Eriophyidae (Trombidiformes: Eriophyoidea) from Jilin Province, northeastern China, is described and illustrated. Leipothrix argutae sp. nov. causes rust on its host plant, Actinidia arguta (Siebold & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. (Actinidiaceae), commonly known as hardy kiwi fruit. Protogyne and deutogyne morphs were found and described.

Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro State, is an important island remnant of Atlantic Forest and presents four conservation units. Although dogs are forbidden inside conservation units, in Ilha Grande they are present in all villages, many of them are bred loose, interacting with the tourists, the surrounding forest, and the wild animals. The entry of dogs into forests and encounters with wild animals can

Studies on mites are essential in managing agroecosystems. Although they serve as hosts and food for phytophagous mites, native plants can also harbour predatory mites and other natural enemies that regulate phytophagous populations. As such, this study aimed to assess the occurrence of mites on four Hancornia speciosa varieties. Collections were made at the ex situ germplasm of the School of Agronomy

Neoseiulus barkeri (Hughes) is a generalist predatory mite with economic potential to control thrips and two spotted spider mites in protected cultivation. We evaluated the development and reproduction of N. barkeri on Ephestia kuehniella Zeller and Mycetoglyphus fungivorus Oudemans in the first (G1), third (G3), and sixth (G6) generation of rearing. On M. fungivorus, pre-adult duration was significantly

The obligate ectoparasite Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus, also known as cattle tick, is the hard tick vector of babesiosis, a protozoal infection that causes severe meat production losses at huge economic costs. Although babesiosis was eradicated from the United States, its vector still exists in Mexico and different security measures are used to prevent its reintroduction into the U.S. Furthermore

The water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is well adapted in most regions of the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, India. Despite its socio-economic importance, little is known about the prevalence of ectoparasites of buffalo in this region. We aimed to identify buffalo ectoparasite (tick) prevalence in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh and to determine the possible risk factors associated with tick infestation

During a field survey in 2016–2107, three new species of eriophyid mites (Trombidiformes: Eriophyoidea: Eriophyidae) were collected from Leguminosae plants, from semi-arid and arid environment in Birjand region, South Khorasan province, East of Iran. They are Aculus onobrychiensis sp. nov. from Onobrychis laxiflora Baker, Anthocoptes dorokhshii sp. nov. from Trifolium repens L., and Aculops pachyphora

A new species Empitrombium prasadi Saberi-Riseh & Saboori n. sp. (Acari: Microtrombidiidae) is described and illustrated based on larvae extracted from soil, i.e. off their host. A key to the five species based on larvae is provided and the formula of dorsal idiosomal setae of E. pesici is corrected. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:45C4B0A9-E0A7-44C4-83A2-71FF7A31D208

Erythraeidae Robineau-Desvoidy has 60 genera worldwide, of which Leptus Latreille has around 260 species described, with 15 of these recorded from Brazil. Here, we describe Leptus (Leptus) flechtmanni sp. n. from a cave in the state of Pará. Additional material attributed to this species is reported from other caves and also parasitizing a harvestman. In addition, SEM images and new Brazilian host

We found four species of oribatid mites belonging to the genus Protoribates from Babeldaob Island of Palau Republic, which is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. A new species, Protoribates lutosisetosus sp. nov. is described from litter and soil of the primary and secondary forests in Palau, and supplementary descriptions of three hitherto known species, Protoribates acutus, Protoribates

Tydeidae are free living mites, found in a wide range of environments in all continents. Surveys of mite fauna associated with Hevea spp. have registered Lorryia mites as unidentified species, with L. formosa Cooreman, 1958 the only fully identified species. We examined 557 Lorryia specimens sampled from Hevea spp. from 26 plots distributed over 11 provinces in Brazil during the last 20 years. The

Dermanyssus gallinae , the poultry red mite is an obligatory blood-sucking ectoparasite and has been involved in the transmission of several pathogens between both animals and humans. In order to develop effective control strategies against D. gallinae, it is essential to determine their genetic compositions and investigate the potential vector roles of these mites. Therefore, we aimed to analyse the

This study was conducted in Aydin, Turkey to determine mite species composition and their population densities in unsprayed chestnut orchards. Weekly samples were taken between April and November in 2015 and 2016 in Kosk, Nazilli and Sultanhisar districts of Aydin. As a result, six mite species belonging to two orders and five families were identified. The mite species found were Rhyncaphytoptus castaneae

From January 2012 to August 2018, a total of 1013 specimens of ticks were collected and identified from 116 captive or free-ranging wild animals from Tocantins State, northern Brazil. The following tick-host associations were recorded: Amblyomma rotundatum Koch, 1844 on amphibians; Amblyomma cajennense sensu lato (Fabricius, 1787), Amblyomma humerale Koch, 1844 and A. rotundatum on reptiles; A. cajennense

Understanding how patterns of host-seeking behaviour differ across demographic classes in Amblyomma americanum (L.), the lone star tick, is essential in evaluating species potential as a vector of pathogens. Our objective was to characterize the relative contributions of two cryptic developmental cohorts, newly moulted and overwintered adults, to the A. americanum host-seeking population. To determine

The objective of the present study was to determine the efficacy of cottonseed oil (CSO) against cattle tick (Rhipicephalus microplus). CSO was characterized through GC-HRMS and the acaricidal activity of CSO was evaluated through larval packet test and adult immersion test. The ticks were exposed to different concentrations 0.1, 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5% of cottonseed oil. GC-HRMS analyses

The objective of the present study was to determine the efficacy of arecoline hydrobromide against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. Larval packet test (LPT) was performed on larvae produced from collected ticks. Adult immersion test (AIT) was performed to determine live tick weight, the mortality of ticks, and inhibition of oviposition and hatching after arecoline application. Arecoline was taken

The aim of the present study was to evaluate acaricide resistance in Rhipicephalus microplus on a ranch in Brazil. Adult immersion tests were performed using commercial formulations containing organophosphorus compounds (OPs), amidines, synthetic pyrethroids (SPs), OP+SP combinations, and fluazuron. The larval immersion test was used to evaluate susceptibility to ivermectin and fipronil. Resistance

Ticks are vectors to a wide range of pathogens with veterinary and medical significance. The control of ticks has created a huge public health and veterinary challenge, and it has been widely recognized that the current use of chemical acaricides has serious environmental implications. There is scant information about antlion predation on ticks. Here we present an interesting predatory behaviour of

We determined the prevalence of skin mites in the hair follicles of the abdomen and caudal areas of 94 wild house mice (Mus musculus domesticus) from seven Canary Islands (Spain). We detected and identified mites through real-time qPCR by comparing nuclear 18S rRNA gene sequences and, for the first time, sequences of the mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene. Three and one specimens from Fuerteventura and Tenerife

This work includes taxonomic data on oribatid mites of the genus Kunstidamaeus (Oribatida, Damaeidae) collected from the Russian Far East. Kunstidamaeus ladislavmikoi sp. nov. is described; this species differs from Kunstidamaeus fragilis by the larger body size, having small, tubercle-like propodolateral apophyses (sometimes absent), and the presence of epimeral and ventrosejugal tubercles and tubercle-like

The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of cattle ticks and molecular identification of R. microplus in different ecological regions of North-Western Pakistan. A total of 1091 ticks were collected from 430 cattle followed by morphological identification of different species and confirmation of R. microplus using polymerase chain reaction. Overall, 335 (77.9%) cattle were infested with

The developmental, survival, predation rates, and reproduction of Amblyseius swirskii (Phytoseiidae), as affected by feeding on the motile stages of Phyllocoptruta oleivora (Eriophyidae) and nymphs of Eutetranychus orientalis (Tetranychidae), were studied in the laboratory at six constant temperatures and relative humidities: 9°C and 70% RH; 16°C and 65% RH; 23°C and 60% RH; 30°C and 55% RH, 37°C and

The microbiomes of several populations of Tyrophagus putrescentiae differ in the composition and profiles of intracellular symbiotic bacteria and gut-associated bacteria. We try to describe the interaction among symbiotic bacteria in T. putrescentiae microbiomes. The symbionts profiles were constructed by barcode sequencing of 16S DNA. Several TP populations were analyzed with respect to intracellular