Amblyseius
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Amblyseius is a large genus of predatory mites belonging to the family Phytoseiidae. Many members of this genus feed on other mites such as red spider mites, and also on thrips. Several species are popular as biological control agents to control these pests.
[edit] Species
Species include:
- Amblyseius andersoni
- Amblyseius californicus
- Amblyseius cucumeris
- Amblyseius degenerans
- Amblyseius fallacis
- Amblyseius mckenziei
- Amblyseius orientalis
- Amblyseius perlongisetus
- Amblyseius potentillae
- Amblyseius reductus
- Amblyseius swirskii
- Amblyseius teke
- Amblyseius tsugawai
- Amblyseius victoriensis
- Amblyseius womersleyi
- Many others
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