Some Phytoseiids of Nigeria (Acarina: Mesostigmata)
Abstract
Nine genera of phytoseiids were collected in Nigeria by the senior author. Six new species were found and described as follows: Amblyseius aegyptiacus, A. solus, Euseius saltus, E. distinctus, Paraseiulus relenta, and P. parva. Eleven other species are recorded here from Nigeria, and Amblyseius sundi Pritchard and Baker is redescribed. Males of Typhlodromips rykei (Pritchard and Baker) and Euseius bwende (Pritchard and Baker) are described.Downloads
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