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

ABSTRACT Three new species of Metatarsonemus Attiah, 1970 (Acari: Heterostigmatina: Tarsonemidae), M. connexus Karmakar & Mondal sp. nov.,M. infundibulum Karmakar & Mondal sp. nov. and M. diplojuga Karmakar, Ganguly & Mondal sp. nov., are described based on the specimens collected from Annona sp. (Annonaceae), Neolamarckia cadamba (Rubiaceae) and Alstonia scholaris (Apocynaceae) in Central Himalayan

ABSTRACT The present study is based on oribatid mite material collected from saline soil in the vicinity of Lake Sivash, North Crimea; a list of identified taxa, including 24 species, belonging to 22 genera and 20 families, is presented. One new species, Galumna (Neogalumna) sivashensis sp. nov. is described differing from all known species of the subgenus by the absence (versus presence) of sublamellar

ABSTRACT Ticks are most prevalent vectors for the transmission of tick-borne diseases to animals (both wild and domesticated) as well as humans. Due to the favourable subtropical conditions of Pakistan, ticks are abundant and parasitize ruminants resulting in their morbidity and mortality causing economic losses to owners. In the present study, a total of 991 ticks from bovines (n = 690 from cattle;

ABSTRACT The effect of two strawberry cultivars (029 and Wanter star) on the biology and life table parameters of the two phytoseiid mites, Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot and Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor), preyed on Tetranychus urticae Koch, was evaluated in the present study. The number and length of leaf trichomes varied between the two tested cultivars; where Wanter star leaves had significantly

ABSTRACT Two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, is a ubiquitous and highly polyphagous plant pest with a worldwide distribution. Diapause is essential for its survival in the areas with unfavourable seasonal conditions. We investigated whether female mites overwintering close to the soil surface may be adapted to seasonal flooding. Among the tested mites diapausing on leaf surfaces, 76

ABSTRACT The work presents a description of female, male, deutonymph and protonymph stages of Sejus persicus sp. nov. collected from leaf-litter, Kheyroud forest in Northern Iran (Mazandaran Province). This species was classified in the “togatus” group, therefore a comparative analysis with other species of this group: S. togatus, S. polonicus, S. hinangensis and S. americanus was made. In addition

ABSTRACT Two new species of the genus Typhlodromus Scheuten, Typhlodromus (Typhlodromus) dombayensis Khaustov and Döker sp. nov. and Typhlodromus (Typhlodromus) kurganensis Khaustov and Döker sp. nov. are described and illustrated based on material collected in Caucasus and Kurgan provinces, Russia, respectively. In addition, a little known species, Typhlodromus (Typhlodromus) olympicus Papadoulis

ABSTRACT A new species is described and illustrated based on adult females and males, viz. Favognathus karabagiensis sp. nov., collected from soil and litter under Astragalus sp. (Fabaceae), Chenopodium sp. (Amaranthaceae), Cupressus sempervirens (Cupressaceae), Cirsium vulgare (Asteraceae), Pinus brutia (Pinaceae), Juniperus oxycedrus (Cupressaceae), Cistus creticus (Cistaceae), Olea europaea (Oleaceae)

ABSTRACT A new oribatid mite species of the genus Scutozetes (Oribatida) – S. arcticus sp. nov. – is described from Vaygach Island, Yugor Peninsula, Taymyr Peninsula, and Ola Plateau, Magadan Region (Russia); it is morphologically most similar to Scutozetes lanceolatus in having slightly developed humeral notogastral process, but differs from the latter by the clavate bothridial seta, a flat lamellar

ABSTRACT The objectives of the present study were to investigate prevalence and biodiversity components of hard ticks as potential vectors of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus in livestock of Iran–Afghanistan borderline in 2019. A total of 865 ticks were randomly collected from 10 counties of Iran–Afghanistan border line. Camels, cows, goats, and sheep were selected as hosts. A total of two genera

ABSTRACT The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), is an agricultural important polyphagous pest of many crops that causes significant yield loss. In this study, the effect of four herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) (methyl jasmonate, methyl salicylate, indole, and 3-pentanol) with a concentration of 100 mmol/L and two plant probiotic bacteria (PBB) (Bacillus

ABSTRACT This study deals with the evaluation of the biological parameters and population growth of TSSM in strawberry fertilized with different doses and sources of organic fertilizers. Plants were grown in a greenhouse where the treaments were: Bokashi compost, Penergetic®, boiled chicken manure solution at 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10% concentrations; and control (unfertilized plants). The immature duration

ABSTRACT The present paper provides information on juvenile stages of seven intertidal oribatid mite species from the East Asian region. Larva and nymphs of the fortuyniid species Fortuynia churaumi, F. shibai, F. rotunda and Alismobates reticulatus are described and details about juvenile morphology of the selenoribatid species, Arotrobates granulatus, Indopacifica taiyo and I. tyida are given. Juveniles

ABSTRACT In this study, we report the pattern of early season questing of unfed larval Amblyomma americanum from twelve years of monitoring in northern Missouri. In ten of these years, we collected unfed larvae before June. Early questing larvae likely impact the complexity of the nymphal pool by increasing its size and seasonal questing period and may alter human exposure to pathogens as they could

ABSTRACT Stigmaeopsis mites are voracious feeders of bamboo plants, Pleioblastus spp., Miscanthus spp., and Sasa spp. Fifteen species of the genus Stigmaeopsis have been reported worldwide. Their life history is affected by temperature and they can have many generations overlap in their nests under favourable conditions. Stigmaeopsis species overwinter as only adult stages in temperate zones. Males

ABSTRACT Ectoparasites in livestock and pets are associated with the transmission of diseases of veterinary and public health importance. The paucity of data on the ectoparasite diversity of pet and domestic animals in Puducherry is the basis for our study. Ectoparasites in animals brought to the veterinary dispensaries in Puducherry were retrieved and identified morphologically. Molecular confirmation

ABSTRACT Resistance of hosts to ticks has important roles in their interactions. Ticks parasitize not only mammals, but also birds, reptiles and amphibians. Thus, a better understanding of their interaction requires studies of the resistance of various host taxa. We examined the presence of ticks engorged on three species of snakes, Gloydius tsushimaensis, Lycodon rufozonatus and Elaphe climacophora

ABSTRACT We examined how feeding on different diets affects the life-history traits of Neoseiulus californicus using seven pollen grains (pistachio, walnut, date palm, wild almond, pomegranate, oak, and peach) as well as a natural prey (two-spotted spider mites (TSSM)). The pre-adult duration of individuals reared on TSSM was significantly longer, whereas duration on oak and peach pollen was shorter

ABSTRACT This study aimed to detect mutations associated with pyrethroid resistance mechanism in different populations of Varroa destructor from Uruguay and Argentina with different degree of susceptibility to this family of acaricides. Bioassays were performed to evaluate the degree of susceptibility to flumethrin and tau-fuvalinate; then mites were studied in order to determine the presence or absence

ABSTRACT The Brazilian Pampa is predominantly composed of native grasslands with riparian forest formations. It preserves a rich biodiversity and provides vast biological resources for economic uses. The objectives of this study were to compare the mite fauna composition on plants in three environments i.e. grassland, grazing exclusions, and riparian forest; to relate mites with microclimatic factors

ABSTRACT The mites Demodex folliculorum (Simon) and Demodex brevis Akbulatova are part of the regular human skin fauna, found in the pilosebaceous unit, and their infestations might cause the disease known as demodicosis. Inflammatory response is triggered by this interaction in patients, causing the appearance of several facial dermatoses. In the present revision, mites will be characterized and their

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to determine the mites parasitizing aphids in the park and gardens in Aydin city between March 2019 and June 2020. As a result, a total of 1276 mite larvae were collected and 12 species were identified. Eight species, Allothrombium clavatum, A. polikarpi (Trombidiidae), Erythraeus (Erythraeus) phalangoides, E. (E.) uhadi, Erythraeus (Zaracarus) coleopterus, E. (Z

ABSTRACT The essential oil (EO) from different genotypes of Lippia gracilis Schauer (Verbenaceae) present two distinctive chemotypes containing either thymol or its isomer carvacrol as major compounds, both of which have proven bioactivity against several agricultural pests. Recently, we have shown that L. gracilis accession LGRA 106 and its major compound thymol are toxic and repellent against the

ABSTRACT The spider mite genus Mesobryobia Wainstein (Acari: Prostigmata: Tetranychidae) is reported for the first time from Pakistan based on Mesobryobia punjabensis sp. nov. The new species is described and illustrated based on adult females, collected from Pennisetum orientale Rich (Poaceae) in Punjab province. The diagnosis of the genus Mesobryobia is amended and an updated key to all known species

ABSTRACT The genus Amblyomma Koch, 1844, is distributed in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania and is currently represented by 139 valid species, half of which are endemic to the Americas. This group of ticks has considerable ecological, economic, and public health importance. However, although many sequences and other information are available, investigations have been performed in isolated clades

ABSTRACT The western honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) is one of the most important insect species that, unfortunately, is being confronted with multiple biological stressors that threaten their existence. Varroa destructor (Anderson and Trueman) is the most devastating ectoparasitic mite known today. In this review, we offer an up-to-date review of the literature on the use of essential oils (EOs) against

ABSTRACT Cinnamon is an evergreen plant species that is cultivated for medicinal and aromatic purposes. Essential oils obtained from this plant have potential industrial applications, as an antimicrobial and antioxidant agent. In addition, cinnamon essential oil has also demonstrated a promising antiparasitic effect against various ectoparasites, including ticks. In this review, we discuss the potential

ABSTRACT We surveyed ectoparasite mite species in the Republic of Belarus. One tick species and seven mite species were collected; four of them were recorded for first time: Carios vespertilionis from Pipistrellus species; Spinturnix plecotinus from the long-eared bat Plecotus auritus; Macronyssus corethroproctus from the pond bat Myotis dasycneme; and Macronyssus kolenatii from the Nathusius’ pipistrelle

ABSTRACT Development of acaricidal resistance and environmental pollution has driven need for eco-friendly pesticides and herbal acaricides. Rhizome extracts of Curcuma longa in three different solvents (acetone, chloroform and ethanol) were used in the range of 0.625–10.0% for larval immersion test against unfed larvae of Rhipicephalus microplus ticks. HPLC-PDA chromatogram showed peak of Bis demethoxy

ABSTRACT Haemaphysalis flava was collected from the Oriental free-tailed bat Tadarida insignis (Chiroptera: Molossidae) captured in Honshu, Japan. Tadarida insignis is a new host for H. flava. The present study is the first record of ticks from T. insignis. Ixodes simplex simplex was collected from the Japanese large-footed bat Myotis macrodactylus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) captured in Tsushima

(2021). Water mites of the world with keys to the families, subfamilies, genera and subgenera. International Journal of Acarology: Vol. 47, No. 5, pp. 462-462.

ABSTRACT Given the limited data available on the prevalence of otocariosis in dogs, we evaluated the prevalence, intensity of infestation and risk factors for Otodectes cynotis in dogs from Greece. This study included 581 dogs divided into two age groups: puppies aged ≤3 months and 3 to 6 months. All dogs were examined by otoscopy for the presence of O. cynotis in the ear canal. Intensity of O. cynotis

ABSTRACT The present study aimed at assessing the epidemiology and associated risk factors of ixodid ticks from Shivalik hill zone of Himachal Pradesh, India. A total of 602 cattle of different age, breeds, and sex were screened for the occurrence of ixodid ticks from six districts from March, 2019 to February, 2020. The associated data were recorded for the risk factor assessment. The overall tick

ABSTRACT A new species of tarsonemid mite, Steneotarsonemus indianensis sp. nov., is described from common reed grass Phragmites australis (Poaceae). This new species is the first species described under the genus Steneotarsonemus from Eastern India and the sixth species of the subgenus Steneotarsonemoides worldwide. Keys to the world species of Steneotarsonemoides are provided. http://www.zoobank

ABSTRACT A new genus and species of chigger mites, Sambonacarus nesomysi gen. et sp. nov., is described from a Madagascan endemic Nesomys rufus Peters, 1870 (Rodentia: Nesomyidae). The mite specimens are deposited in the Natural History Museum (London, UK) and were presumably collected from an alcohol-fixed specimen of island mouse deposited in the same museum. The new genus is similar to the genera

ABSTRACT The Neotropical chigger genus Boshkerria includes, B. tuberculata and B. punctata, both species parasites mammals in Central and South America. Here, we redescribe B. punctata based on a lectotype and paralectotype designated herein and describe a new species, Boshkerria erwini n. sp., from the green acouchi Myoprocta pratti in Peru. Also, we provide a key to the three species in this genus

ABSTRACT Teneriffiidae (Prostigmata: Anystoidea) is a poorly studied family of predatory mites that are recognized among its superfamily by thick raptorial palps, weakly marked naso, and rosette-like bothridial organs on prodorsum. In the present paper, a new species – Teneriffia aethiopica sp. nov. – is described from the soil material collected in Ethiopia. It is a relatively large species (about

ABSTRACT We provide the first description of the female of Dendrolaelaps sinodendronis Wiśniewski and Hirschmann (Acari: Mesostigmata: Digamasellidae) associated with Sinodendron cylindricum (L.) (Coleoptera: Lucanidae) from Tyumen Province, Western Siberia, Russia. We also redescribe Proctolaelaps epuraeae Hirschmann (Acari: Mesostigmata: Melicharidae) from the adult female, collected on Cucujus sp

ABSTRACT One of the main factors limiting the growth of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) crops is the incidence of pests, which is even more problematic because of the limited number of pesticides available. Thus, the biodiversity of beneficial organisms deserves special attention for improving the development of pest management programs. These faunae include predatory mites of the family Phytoseiidae

ABSTRACT Typhlodromus transvaalensis is a generalist predatory mite with economic potential to control eriophyid mites in various fruit trees. Developmental times were significantly longer on Aculus fockeui and Calepitrimerus baileyi than on Aceria dioscoridis. Females of T. transvaalensis presented the shortest oviposition period (20.39 days) and adult longevity (28.96 days) on C. baileyi, while having

ABSTRACT The red mite, Oligonychus yothersi (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae), is a serious foliar pest of avocado (Persea americana Mill.) orchards in Chile. In summer, avocado plants release herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) in response to feeding behaviour of O. yothersi. These HIPVs recruit natural enemies of the red mite as Parastethorus histrio (Chazeau) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and

ABSTRACT Here, we present new geographic and host records of spinturnicid mites collected from alcohol-preserved bats at the Zoological Museum of Moscow State University, Russia. The new host records are Eyndhovenia euryalis cornuti on the eastern long-fingered bat Myotis macrodactylus and Spinturnix myoti on Rickett’s big-footed bat Myotis pilosus. Spinturnix tylonycterisi, known previously from Malaysia

ABSTRACT This study evaluated species richness and rickettsial infection in ticks infesting non-volant small mammals in a preserved area of the Cerrado biome, located in the region of the Araguaia Valley, Midwestern Brazil. Between 2017 and 2018, 116 wild mammals (102 rodents and 14 marsupials) were captured and 75 ticks were collected and tested for rickettsial infection. Four species of ticks [(Amblyomma

ABSTRACT Alloeuzercon seemani Sun, Jin & Yi gen. & sp. nov. (Acari: Mesostigmata: Celaenopsoidea: Euzerconidae) associated with passalid beetles (Coleoptera: Passalidae) is described, representing the first record of the family Euzerconidae from China. The new genus bears a close resemblance to the genera Euzerconoides and Paraeuzercon, prompting us to update the key to genera. http://www.zoobank.

ABSTRACT The morphological ontogeny of Galumna flagellata Willmann, 1925 is described and illustrated. The juveniles of this species are light brown, with prodorsal setae of medium size or long and barbed, and bothridial seta clavate. The larva has 12 pairs of gastronotal setae, most of the medium size and barbed, of which seven (d-, l-series, h1) are located on gastronotal shield, nymphs have 15 pairs

ABSTRACT Scrub typhus cases have been reported in Madurai, but very little is known about the distribution patterns of ectoparasites on rodents and shrews in the Madurai district. To determine the chigger vectors of scrub typhus, Rattus rattus, R. norvegicus, Mus musculus, and Suncus murinus were collected from these areas and the prevalence and mean intensity were calculated as 40% & 14.8 ± 3.9 for

ABSTRACT A new species of the genus Stigmaeus Koch (Acari: Stigmaeidae): S. bagherii n. sp. collected from apple tree trunk, is described and illustrated from East Azerbaijan Province, north-western Iran. In addition, a key to the Iranian species of Stigmaeus is provided. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:6BAB9E9F-3E90-45D9-8E9D-7AD0A1ADF284 http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.or

ABSTRACT Leptotrombidium deliense (Walch) is believed to be the most important vector of scrub typhus in China. From 2001–2019, a long-term investigation was made in 82 counties of southwestern China, covering five provincial divisions: Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Tibet and Chongqing. The results showed that L. deliense was not the most dominant chigger species in southwestern China. A total of 8,385 L

ABSTRACT Typhlodromus (Anthoseius) ornatus Denmark & Muma (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is one of the predatory mites associated with the coconut mite Aceria guerreronis (Acari: Eriophyidae), considered a severe pest of coconut plantations worldwide. In addition to predatory mites, vegetable oils such as degummed soybean and babassu oils have shown high efficiency in controlling A. guerreronis. Here, we evaluated

ABSTRACT The female and male of a new species, Stigmaeus scrobiculatus sp. nov. are described. Stigmaeus fusus is reported from Russia for the first time; its female is redescribed and male is described for the first time. Both species were collected from soil samples in Western Siberia, Russia. A key to Stigmaeus species of Russia is provided. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:AC508

ABSTRACT Two new species of the tribe Calacarini Amrine & Stasny (Acariformes: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae) from Guangdong Province, South China are described and illustrated: Calacarus liquidambarus sp. nov. infesting Liquidambar formosana Hance (Altingiaceae), and Liroella excoecarius sp. nov. infesting Excoecaria cochinchinensis Lour (Euphorbiaceae). All mites are vagrants causing no apparent damage

ABSTRACT This paper reports the presence of a malformation in an adult female specimen of Storchia robusta (Berlese) collected from Sansa Gorge, Turkey. In the species, local anomalies such as the number of aggenital, genital, and body setae have been previously reported; however, this is the first time atrophy in S. robusta has been recorded.

ABSTRACT The two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch is an excellent model organism among phytophagous mites. Therefore, the investigation for alternative host plants for a mass rearing programme is of great interest. However, its development and reproduction are affected by host plant variability. In this study, the biology of T. urticae on three cultivars of strawberry, three cultivars of

ABSTRACT The larval species of the family Achaemenothrombiidae have been described only from Iran and they are known as parasites of Lepidoptera (Noctuidae) and Orthoptera (Acrididae). Achaemenothrombium saboorii Noei sp. nov. (Trombidiformes: Trombidioidea: Achaemenothrombiidae) is described and illustrated. The families Crambidae, Erebidae, Geometridae (Lepidoptera), and Tettigoniidae (Orthoptera)

ABSTRACT Brazil concentrates the largest number of primate species in the world. In the present study, an extensive literature review of ticks on New World wild monkeys has been carried out, demonstrating that between the years 1912 to 2018, 182 larvae, 137 nymphs and 31 adult ticks (10 males and 21 females) were collected on 78 primates (from 12 different species) in 28 distinct localities in the

ABSTRACT A proof-of-concept for the reconstruction of historical temperatures from museum collections of a commonly-occurring saprophagous mite is recounted. Technological readiness level 3 (TRL3) and TRL4 stage-gates were passed for a multiplex bioassay of ambient temperature using re-purposed laboratory data of setal and body sizes of female Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Acaridae: Astigmata) individuals

ABSTRACT Ticks are ubiquitous in nature and have considerable medical and veterinary importance. They act as vectors for a diverse array of pathogens affecting animals and humans. Rhipicephalus sanguineus is the most prevalent species infesting the dogs in Tamil Nadu. Control of this three-host tick mainly depends on the use of acaricides, with attendant problems of development of acaricidal resistance

ABSTRACT A new genus, viz., Amrinella Chakrabarti (Type species Acarhynchus dendrocalami) is erected and described. Amrinella dendrocalami comb. n. is redescribed. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:0DB464DA-1822-4FE2- BE1B-7A33811B847C http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:385F0BCD-FF7E-4C50- B59C-3181C3156221

ABSTRACT The morphological ontogeny of Oribatella reticulata Berlese, 1916 is described and illustrated. The nymphs of this species are apopheredermous, i.e. they carry the exuvial scalps of previous instars away from the dorsal integument, using modified setal pair da. The larva has 12 pairs of gastronotal setae, including short h3, the nymphs have 15 pairs, and most are long and barbed. In all juveniles