Ledesma, C., Wong, M.E., Vela, J.M., Jacas, J.A., Boyero, J.R., 2011.
Population dynamics of the citrus oriental mite, Eutetranychus orientalis (Klein) (Acari: Tetranychidae), and its mite predatory complex in southern Spain. In: Integrated Control in Citrus Fruit Crops. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin, 62: 83-92.
Abstract
A survey of Eutetranychus orientalis, its predator mites has been carried out in clementine, lemon and orange groves. The oriental mite, E. orientalis, was a dominant species both in lemon and orange groves. Other pest species as Tetranychus urticae and Panonychus citri occurred in low numbers. The most abundant phytoseiids were Euseius stipulatus and Typhlodromus phialatus, the other predators as Neoseiulus californicus, Phytoseiulus persimilis, Euseius scutalis and Paraseiulus talbii having low densities. The phenology of E. orientalis took place in autumn, in agreement with the second peak of the predator E. stipulatus. An effect of E. stipulatus on E. orientalis is probably happening, but abiotic variables are also affecting the populations of this pest mite.
