A new species of subgenus <i>Typhlodromus</i> ( <i>Anthoseius</i> ) De Leon (Acari: Phytoseiidae), and phytoseiid mites intercepted in samples imported from 12 different countries to Taiwan
Journal: bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
Year: 2020

Abstract Global trade has increased the invasion risk of exotic organisms and damaged agricultural and natural ecosystems. The Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (BAPHIQ) handles quarantine services of animal- and plant-associated pests and diseases in Taiwan. The predatory mite family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) is a well-known group due to the potential use of certain species as biocontrol agents for small phytophagous pests. Some species are available in commer