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Amblyseius sp.(genus)

A predatory mite at Evatt, ACT

Amblyseius sp.(genus) at Evatt, ACT - 25 Sep 2021
Amblyseius sp.(genus) at Evatt, ACT - 25 Sep 2021
Amblyseius sp.(genus) at Evatt, ACT - 25 Sep 2021
Amblyseius sp.(genus) at Evatt, ACT - 25 Sep 2021
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Identification history

Amblyseius sp.(genus) 2 Oct 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 29 Sep 2021 TimL

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User's notes

This is a follow up sighting to 4395853 showing the 5 light-coloured Ticks or Mites attached to the underside of a Thrip. The Thrip was measured at 9mm length excluding the antennae, making the Ticks or Mites in the order of 0.2mm in length on the same scale.

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   2 Oct 2021
This genus is used as a biological control for thrips

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