Family Phytoseiidae
Phytoseiidae is a family in the order Mesostigmata. Browse 3 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.
Species in Phytoseiidae (3)
Amblyseius andersoni
Amblyseius andersoni
Identification: The long setae on the tip of the abdomen separate it from other phytoseiid predators in eastern apple orchards. An important predator of spider mites (Tetranychidae) and rust mites (Eriophyidae) on apple and grape along both coasts of
Amblyseius swirskii
Amblyseius swirskii
Introduced for biological control of greenhouse pests, especially thrips and greenhouse whitefly.
Western predatory mite
Typhlodromus occidentalis
Identification: Pear shaped. First they are white. Later they take the color of their prey, usually red or brown. Used as primary biocontrol agent of pest mites on many crops. Its benefit to commercial apple, plum, peach, and cherry orchard farming i