First record of Euseius batus (Ueckermann & Loots) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from the Asian continent, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Euseius batus (Ueckermann & Loots) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is reported for the first time from Saudi Arabia as well as from the Asian continent. It was collected from Acacia sp. Mill. (Fabaceae) from the Al^_Baha and Jazan Provinces of Saudi Arabia. Various diagnostic features and body measurements of this species are provided. A key to species of the genus Euseius Wainstein, with spermatheca similar to that of E. batus is provided.

Keywords:

• Phytoseiid mites
• Al^_Baha
• Jazan
• Saudi Arabia

Acknowledgements:

Thanks are due to Dr M.W. Negm for reviewing the manuscript.

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Funding

The authors wish to thank the Deanship of Scientific Research, College of Food and Agriculture Research Center, at King Saud University, Riyadh, for providing facilities and funds to complete this research work.