Subfamilies, Genera, and Species of Phytoseiidae (Acarina: Mesostigmata)

Abstract

 The subfamilies and genera of Phytoseiidae are re-evaluated on the basis of combined stable criteria of dorsal scutal form, dorsal scutal setation, scapular setation, sternal form, sternal setation and the macrosetae of leg IV. Four subfamilies are recognized, two of them new. Of the 43 genera diagnosed, 10 were previously recognized, 3 previously synonymized, 1 is elevated from a subgenus, and 29 are new. Nine new species are described and figured. Altogether 187 species are cited.