Apple (Malus domestica Borkh), a new habitat for Typhlodromus (Anthoseius) hadii Chaudhari (Phytoseiidae) from India

Abstract

Species of the family Phytoseiidae includes some important natural enemies of spider mites and other arthropod pests. In the present investigation Typhlodromus (Anthoseius) hadii Chaudhari was recorded on apple. Apple is the new habitat for this predator ever reported from India. This phytoseiid was recorded from eight different localities of two major apple growing districts. This predator was observed in association with phytophagous mites population. The occurrence of this species on apple helps in determining the Phytoseiidae diversity and their distribution in the country.