TY  - JOUR
JF  - Acarologia
T1  - New mite records (Acari: Mesostigmata, Trombidiformes) from soil and vegetation of some Syrian citrus agrosystems
VL  - 58
IS  - 4
SP  - 919
EP  - 927
PY  - 2018
SN  - 0044-586X
SN  - 2107-7207
PB  - Les Amis d'Acarologia
AU  - Barbar, Ziad
UR  - https://doi.org/10.24349/acarologia/20184298
DO  - 10.24349/acarologia/20184298
DA  - 2018-11-09
ET  - 2018-11-09
KW  - survey
KW  - taxonomy
KW  - phytophagous mites
KW  - predatory mites
KW  - biological control
KW  - Syria
AB  - This study gives the result of collections of mite fauna inhabiting soil, litter and plant species surrounding citrus orchards at three localities in Latakia governorate. Mites collected were identified and only new recorded species are presented. During this study, 21 species belonging to 12 families (4 Mesostigmata and 8 Trombidiformes) were reported as new to the Syrian fauna. Five species were phytophagous mites (belong to Tenuipalpidae and Tetranychidae), while the others are considered as generalist predators or feed on microorganisms in their habitats. The results could be of importance for integrated pest management applied in Syrian citrus orchards.
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