Definition of theAmblyseius limonicusspecies group (acari: phytoseiidae), with descriptions of two new species and new records

Amblydromalus limonicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) as a biocontrol agent: literature review and new findings

“…During surveys for natural enemies of the cassava green mite, Mononychellus tanajoa (Bondar), morphologically similar phytoseiids were collected from tropical South America and initially called Amblyseius limonicus sensu lato (Braun et al, 1993;Moraes et al, 1994). However, collection records were almost exclusively from cassava.…”

“…However, collection records were almost exclusively from cassava. This fact, together with problems in rearing Amblyseius limonicus sensu lato with a method successfully used for Amblyseius limonicus sensu stricto as well as differences in the ability to survive and reproduce on pollen led to the separation of these species after detailed morphological examination and cross breeding experiments (Braun et al, 1993;Moraes et al, 1994). Amblyseius limonicus sensu lato was described as Amblyseius manihoti by Moraes et al 1994 (now Amblydromalus manihoti according to Chant and McMurtry, 2005).…”

Mites on Annonaceae species in northeast Brazil and in the state of Para

“…Amblydromalus manihoti (Moraes, 1994) Amblyseius manihoti Moraes et al 1994: 211 Denmark and Muma, 1989 …”

Ácaros Plantícolas (Acari) da "Estação Ecológica de Paulo de Faria", Estado de São Paulo, Brasil

“…Amblyseius manihoti Moraes et al, 1994: Distribuição. Bolívia; Brasil-Bahia, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte, São Paulo, Sergipe; Colômbia; Cuba; Equador; Guatemala; Nicarágua; Paraguai; Peru; Suriname; Trinidad; Venezuela.…”