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Species Anystis baccarum - Whirligig Mite

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Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Subphylum Chelicerata (Chelicerates)
Class Arachnida (Arachnids)
Subclass Acari (Mites and Ticks)
Superorder Acariformes
Order Trombidiformes
Suborder Prostigmata (Prostigs)
Infraorder Anystina
No Taxon (Anystae)
Superfamily Anystoidea
Family Anystidae (Whirligig Mites)
Subfamily Anystinae
Genus Anystis (Whirligig Mites)
Species baccarum (Whirligig Mite)
Explanation of Names
Author: Linnaeus
Range
Worldwide distribution
Food
Small insects and other mites.
Life Cycle
No males, reproduction by parthenogenesis.
Remarks
Feeds on some pests of apple trees and other fruit trees. It is studied as possible biological control.
Internet References
Insects. 2014. Anystis baccarum: An Important Generalist Predatory Mite to be Considered in Apple Orchard Pest Management Strategies