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Phytoseiidae of Taiwan (Acari: Mesostigmata)

Identification Key Monograph
By: Jhih-Rong Liao(Author), Chyi-Chen Ho(Author), Hsiao-Chin Lee(Author), Chiun-Cheng Ko(Author)
538 pages, 7 colour photos, 2 colour illustrations, 201 b/w line drawings
Phytoseiidae of Taiwan (Acari: Mesostigmata)
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Language: English

The Phytoseiidae are among the best-known mite families, with more than 2,700 recorded species worldwide. Some of those phytoseiids are used as biocontrol agents to fight agricultural pests. But in order to study their potential, it has become urgent to first establish a reliable taxonomy of Phytoseiidae. This book presents a general review of the classification and external morphology of the family Phytoseiidae in Taiwan and neighboring islands. Between 2009 and 2019, more than 20,000 specimens were gathered over the course of 2,500 collections. This book focuses on 64 species belonging to three subfamilies and fourteen genera, among which are five novel species and eight newly-recorded species; it provides their descriptions and illustrations, as well as information on their habitat plants and food habits.

Contents

The Authors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abstract
Introduction
Historical Overview
Neighboring Countries
Taiwan
Review of Setal Chaetotaxy Research in Phytoseiidae
Biology
Review of Biological Control in Taiwan
Materials and Methods
Collecting Specimens and Preparing Mounted Slides
Locality
Depository
Description
Terminology
Taxonomy
Discussion
Biodiversity of Phytoseiid Mites from Taiwan
The Mystery of Tseng’s Specimens
Additional Characteristics in Phytoseiidae Taxonomy
Potential Predator Species
Mite Slide Preparation
Conclusion
References
Appendixes
Appendix I. Comparison of Different Setal Nomenclature Systems
Appendix II. Collection Data from Yi-Hsiung Tseng
Appendix III. Habitat Plant List of Phytoseiidae from Taiwan
Index to Taxa

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Identification Key Monograph
By: Jhih-Rong Liao(Author), Chyi-Chen Ho(Author), Hsiao-Chin Lee(Author), Chiun-Cheng Ko(Author)
538 pages, 7 colour photos, 2 colour illustrations, 201 b/w line drawings
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