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
Recommended Citation
Corpuz-Raros, Leonila A., "New mite pests and new host records of phytophagous mites (Acari) from the Philippines" (2021). Journal Article. 3235.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/3235