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Phytoseiidae
predatory mites
Phytoseiidae is a large family of predatory mites in the order Mesostigmata, comprising over 2,700 described species across 90 genera and three subfamilies (Amblyseiinae, Phytoseiinae, and Typhlodrominae). These mites are primarily recognized for their role as biological control agents against agricultural pests, particularly spider mites (Tetranychidae), thrips, and other small arthropods. Their effectiveness in integrated pest management programs has driven substantial research interest, with species such as Phytoseiulus persimilis, Neoseiulus californicus, and Amblyseius swirskii among the most widely studied and commercially deployed predatory mites.
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Trichopria is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Diapriidae distributed worldwide. Species in this genus are primarily pupal parasitoids of Diptera, with documented hosts including drosophilid fruit flies, sarcophagid flies, muscids, and other fly families. Several species have been investigated for biological control of pest flies, particularly the invasive spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii). The genus exhibits variation in reproductive strategies, with some species showing solitary development and others gregarious or polyembryonic development.