Phytoseiid mites (Acari: Mesostigmata) from Tunisia: catalogue, biogeography and key for identification

Serge S. Kreiter (1) , Marie-Stéphane M.-S. Tixier (1) , Hajer H. Sahraoui (1) , Kaouthar K. Lebdi-Grissa , Samah S. Ben Chabaan , Amel A. Chatti Kolsi , Brahim B. Chermiti , Othman O. Khoualdia , Mohieddine M. Ksantini

1 UMR CBGP - Centre de Biologie pour la Gestion des Populations

The authors give a report on results of several surveys carried out to collect Phytoseiid mites, between 1994 and 2008, from the main crops and surrounding vegetation in some regions of Tunisia. A catalogue of all species found is provided with some information on their biology, when available, and biogeography. Almost all species are new to Tunisian and two to African fauna. One genus and one species are new to Science and previously described. A key for the identification of the species found is also provided.

Domaines: Sciences agricoles; Biologie animale; Biologie du développement

Serge S. Kreiter, Marie-Stéphane M.-S. Tixier, Hajer H. Sahraoui, Kaouthar K. Lebdi-Grissa, Samah S. Ben Chabaan, et al.. Phytoseiid mites (Acari: Mesostigmata) from Tunisia: catalogue, biogeography and key for identification. Tunisian Journal of Plant Protection, 2008, 5 (2), pp.151-178. ⟨hal-00997795⟩