First report of Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) in South America

Biological Studies and Pest Management of Phytophagous Mites in South America

“…It is currently widely distributed in most of the Caribbean islands (Kane et al 2005, Rodrigues et al 2007). Subsequent mainland colonization was verified in Venezuela (Vásquez et al 2008b) and Florida ; and more recently, the pest has been reported to occur in Mexico (NAPPO 2009), Brazil and Colombia (Carrillo et al 2011). The RPM may cause severe damage to Arecaceae, especially coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), but also on Musaceae and other plant families (Flechtmann & Etienne 2004, Flechtmann & Etienne 2005, Etienne & Flechtmann 2006.…”

“…This family consists of three subfamilies: Tegopalpinae, Brevipalpinae and Tenuipalpinae, the two latter ones including most of the described species: Brevipalpus and Tenuipalpus are the two largest genera and also the most economically important pest on citrus (Kitajima et al 1972), coffee (Chagas et al 2000), passion-fruit (Kitajima et al 1997) and ornamentals (Smith-Meyer 1979). Since 2004, Raoiella indica Hirst is also becoming more important in the Caribbean islands and northern countries in South America (Vásquez et al (2008b).…”

Chilocorus cacti (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a potential natural enemy for the red palm mite in Mexico/Chilocorus cacti (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), enemigo natural potencial del ácaro rojo de las palmas en México

“…In 2004, it was detected in Martinique (Flechtmann & Etienne 2004) before extending to other areas of the Caribbean (Etienne & Flechtmann 2006, Rodriguez et al 2007, Kane et al 2012. In 2007 it was identified in Florida, United States (FDACS 2009) and has since spread very rapidly to parts of Central and South America (Vásquez et al 2008, Marsaro et al 2009, Carrillo et al 2011. More recently (2009), R. indica was identified for the first time in Cancún and Isla Mujeres (state of Quintana Roo) in Mexico (NAPPO 2009).…”

Biology and control of the red palm mite, Raoiella indica: an introduction

“…, Venezuela (Vásquez et al 2008), Colombia (Carrillo et al 2011) and Brazil (Navia et al 2011, Rodrigues andAntony 2011).…”

“…Although there are comprehensive compilations published on the world-wide web (a.o. FAO 2005;CARDI 2010) and in journals (Sayed 1942;Elwan 2000;Gupta 2001;Mendonca et al 2005;PROSEA 2006;Rodrigues et al 2007a, b;Vásquez et al 2008;Carrillo et al 2011), these tend to focus on the distribution, importance and current status of R. indica.…”