Chrysomelobia labidomerae
This record describes Chrysomelobia labidomerae (species). Recorded family: Podapolipidae. Recorded order: Trombidiformes.
Identification and Appearance
Adults are transmitted horizontally through host-host contact, especially during copulation. The parasite has a small negative effect on host fitness.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Trombidiformes
- Suborder
- Prostigmata
- Superfamily
- Tarsonemoidea
- Family
- Podapolipidae
- Genus
- Chrysomelobia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Obligate ectoparasite of Labidomera spp.
Life History
Females lay 1-2 eggs per day on the wings of the host. Larvae mature at the base of the wings or in the thoracic crevice, where they feed. The engorged nymphs then migrate to the ventral surface of the elytra and develop into adults. Adult females overwinter under the elytra of the diapausing host.
About Mites: the wider group
Order-level background for Trombidiformes, the group containing Chrysomelobia labidomerae. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Trombidiformes includes ~26,000 described species of mites including velvet mites, chiggers, and spider mites. Spider mites (Tetranychidae) are among the most destructive agricultural pests worldwide.
Ecological role of the group
Velvet mites are important soil predators. Chigger larvae are parasitic on vertebrates and can cause intense itching (trombidiosis). Some mite species are used as biological control agents against pest mites in agriculture.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Spider mites cause billions of dollars in crop damage globally, affecting over 1,100 plant species. The two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) has developed resistance to more pesticides than any other arthropod.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, agricultural pest management research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Chrysomelobia labidomerae (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Aaron Hunt; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysomelobia labidomerae
What is Chrysomelobia labidomerae?
Chrysomelobia labidomerae is a species in the family Podapolipidae, within the order Trombidiformes.
What does Chrysomelobia labidomerae eat?
The diet of the Chrysomelobia labidomerae includes Obligate ectoparasite of Labidomera spp..
What is the life cycle of a Chrysomelobia labidomerae?
Females lay 1-2 eggs per day on the wings of the host. Larvae mature at the base of the wings or in the thoracic crevice, where they feed. The engorged nymphs then migrate to the ventral surface of the elytra and develop into adults. Adult females overwinter under the elytra of the diapausing host.