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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