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Biology and behavior of the mite Cheletomorpha lepidopterorum (Shaw) (Prostigmata:Cheyletidae) and its role as a predator of a grain mite Acarus farris (Oud.) (Astigmata:Acaridae)

Creator:

Allison, James Roger, 1937-

Abstract:

Cheletomorpha lepidopterorum (Shaw), a predaceous, prostigmatid mite, was studied under laboratory conditions of 20° - 30° C and 80% - 90% R. H. to determine its effectiveness as a possible biological control agent of Acarus farris (Oud. ), a graminivorous mite which infests stored grains and grain products. Although Cheletophyes...

Resource Type:

Dissertation