A new predatory mite species of the genus Neoseiulus (Phytoseiidae: Acari) from Narowal, Pakistan

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Sarwar, Z. M.
Department of Agri. Entomology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Bashir, M. H.
Department of Agri. Entomology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Khan, M. R.
Department of Entomology University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir Pakistan
Nazir, N.
Department of Entomology University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir Pakistan
Khan, B. S.
Department of Agri. Entomology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract

Mites are minute arthropods and microscopic in size. They are present in wide range of habitat where life is possible. Mites belonging to the family phytoseiidae are well known predatory mites and used as bio-control agents for phytophagous mites and small soft bodied insects. A survey was conducted to explore the mite fauna of district Narowal of Punjab province (Pakistan). A new record of genus Neoseiulus was collected from different localities of district Narowal.  The collection was made from different parts of plants and leaf litter by sieve collection and berlse's funnel extraction methods. The collected mites were preserved in vials containing 70% alcohol and few drops of glycerin. Specimens were mounted on the glass slides with help of hoyer’s medium.  The drawings of different body parts were prepared with the help of ocular grid in a high power microscope. These specimens were compared with already described species. The description and illustration of main body parts, host range and comparison remarks are also given.

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Sarwar, Z. M., Bashir, M. H., Khan, M. R., Nazir, N., & Khan, B. S. (2015). A new predatory mite species of the genus Neoseiulus (Phytoseiidae: Acari) from Narowal, Pakistan. International Journal of Agricultural Technology, 11(1), 89–92. retrieved from https://li04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJAT/article/view/6002
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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2015): January
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