Amblyseius fallacis

Pronunciation
/am-BLI-see-us fal-AY-sis/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Amblyseius fallacis
Plural
Amblyseius fallacis

Definition

A predatory mite species that attacks various pest mite populations, including the European red mite, in agricultural settings.

Etymology

Named after the genus Amblyseius and its Latin species name, 'fallacis'.

Example

Amblyseius fallacis is a beneficial predator for controlling pest mite infestations in apple orchards.

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