Predatory Mite Phytoseiulus persimilis
Identification
This mite is tiny pale orange and fast moving.
Location
Uncommon outdoors
Size
Microscopic
Diet
It feeds on small arthropods.
Habitat
It occurs mainly in gardens and greenhouses.
Activity Period
May to September
Behavior
It hunts spider mites and other pests. It is active in warm months.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in warm seasons.
Population
The population is localized.
History
It is often introduced for biological control.
Human Interactions
It is harmless to humans.
Facts
It is widely used in pest management.
Sources
ODNR academic sources
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