Balaustium spp. In Florida
From Entomology Circulars.
The cosmopolitan genus Balaustium was first described from Europe in 1826. Since then approximately 20 species have been described, mostly from the northern hemisphere. Four species are currently recognized in North America: B. …read more
A Revision of the Genus Typhlodromus Scheuten
From Occasional Papers.
The genus Typhlodromus Scheuten is here revised and keyed to species. Two new subgenera, Trionus and Oudemanus are herein described and 27 species are illustrated, including 3 new species: Typhlodromus knisleyi, Typhlodromus quercicolus, and Typhlodromus zaheri. …read more
Aceria lantanae (Cook) In Florida
From Entomology Circulars.
Cook (1909) originally described Eriophyes lantanae soley on the basis of the host and injury from a Cuban plant specimen of Lantana camara L. The mite causes large galls (Fig. 1) which consist of a mass of very small green leaves, distorted flower buds and flowers. …read more
Varroa Mite, Varroa jacobsoni Oudemans
From Entomology Circulars.
The varroa mite, an ectoparasite of honey bees, was described by Oudemans (1904) from Java on Apis cerana. In 1951, the varroa mite was found in Singapore. In 1962-63 varroa was found on Apis m. …read more
Tick (Acari: lxodidae) vectors of Lyme Disease organisms (Borrelia burgdorfen) in Florida
From Entomology Circulars.
Lyme disease, a newly recognized arthropod-borne zoonosis, is rapidly becoming an important public health problem in many areas of the United States. This spirochete-initiated disease is vectored and maintained by a hard tick, Ixodes dammini Spielman, Clifford, Piesman, & Corwin, in northeastern North America and by other species of ticks in other areas. The …read more
House Dust Mites, Dermatophagoides spp.
From Entomology Circulars.
The term “house dust mites” has been applied to a large number of mites found in dwellings associated with dust. The American house dust mite Dermatophagoides farinae Hughes and the European house dust mite Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Trouessart) are discussed in this circular. …read more
A Revision of the Genus Amblyseius Berlese, 1914
From Occasional Papers.
Revision of the genus Amblyseius Berlese (Acari: Phytoseiidae), 149 pages, 770 figures, 1988 illustrations and descriptions are given for the 136 species included in this study. The synonymy is discussed and 10 new species described. …read more
The Cyclamen mite, Phytodromus pallidus (Banks)
From Entomology Circulars.
The cyclamen mite, Phytodromus pallidus (Banks), was originally described from leaves of chrysanthemums in a greenhouse in Jamaica, New York. This mite requires high humidity and avoids light. It has been spread on plants in unopened leaflets and on the tubers of cyclamen to all parts of the world. …read more
Tropical fowl mite, Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese)
From Entomology Circulars.
The tropical fowl mite (Figs. 1a-c) was first described by Berlese (1888) as Leiognathus bursa, Hirst (1916) placed it in Liponyssus bursa and Sambon (1928) placed it in Ornithonyssus bursa. This mite, commonly found on birds, has become a pest to man in areas of high bird populations or where birds are allowed to roost on roofs, around the eaves of homes, and office buildings. …read more
