New mite pests and new host records of phytophagous mites (Acari) from the Philippines

Abstract

Three species of mite pests are reported for the first time from the Philippines, namely, Steneotarsonemus pallidus (Banks) (Tarsonemidae), Eotetranychus lewisi (McGregor) (Tetranychidae), and Tetranychus urticae Koch (Tetranychidae). All three species infest strawberries in Benguet province; E. lewisi also infests poinsettia in Benguet; and T. urticae is a more widespread pest of roses and chrysanthemums, with specimens originating from commercial gardens in the provinces of Benguet, Laguna and Cavite. The diagnostic characteristics of these species are presented; specimens are illustrated and notes are given on the damage these mite pests cause as well as their associated predators. New plant host records are provided for 14 other species of phytophagous mites and new island records for four species. Notable among these new pest records are Oligonychus biharensis (Hirst) on cassava from Isabela province, O. coffeae (Nietner) on mango from Guimaras Island, and Panonychus citri (McGregor) on citrus from Davao City.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Agricultural Scientist

ISSN

317454

Page

341-351

Document Type

Article

Subject

Acari, Chrysanthemum mites, Mite pests, Ornamental mite pests, Phytophagous mites, Rose mites, Spider mites, Strawberry mites, Tarsonemidae, Tenuipalpidae, Tetranychidae

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