#prostigmata

[animalids]

Long-legged velvet mite (Leptus sp.)

Photo by Steve & Alison1

[wemdashikurfan-blog]

Taxonomic diversity and distribution of mites (Acari: Acariformes and Parasitiformes) in nests of the semi-collared flycatcher (Ficedula semitorquata)

By: Rositsa Davidova, Viktor Vasilev, Maria Boycheva, Ailjan Dzhevat Key Words: Bird, Nest-box, Astigmata, Prostigmata, Mesostigmata

The mite fauna inhabiting nests of various birds in Bulgaria and the world as a whole not yet been insufficient studied. Data of mites of many species of birds, one of which is Ficedula semitorquata are still scarce. The aim of the present paper is to describe the taxonomic diversity and distribution of astigmatic, prostigmatic and mesostigmatic mites in nests of semi-collared flycatcher in North-East Bulgaria. Differences in the species richness and abundance of mites at studied nest-box plots were assessed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Pairwise comparisons were performed using Tukey´s tests. Twelve species, belonging to seven families of mites (Dermanyssidae, Macronyssidae, Laelapidae, Myonyssidae, Macrochelidae, Cheyletidae and Acaridae) were recorded. 157 (83.51%) of investigating 188 nests were infested with mites and the average abundance per nest was 21.24. The distribution of the found species in the nests and nest-box plots is uneven.

[animalids]

Red velvet mite (Mesothrombium sp.)

Photo by Jurgen Otto

[wemdashikurfan-blog]

Taxonomic diversity and distribution of mites (Acari: Acariformes and Parasitiformes) in nests of the semi-collared flycatcher (Ficedula semitorquata ) – JBES | An Education Blog

Rositsa Davidova, Viktor Vasilev, Maria Boycheva, Ailjan Dzhevat Department of Agricultural Sciences and Plant Protection, University of Shumen, Shumen, Bulgaria Department of Biology, University of Shumen, Shumen, Bulgaria Key words: Bird, Nest-box, Astigmata, Prostigmata, Mesostigmata Abstract The mite fauna inhabiting nests of various birds in Bulgaria and the world as a whole not yet been insufficient studied. Data of mites of many species of birds, one of which is Ficedula semitorquata are still scarce. The aim of the present paper is to describe the taxonomic diversity and distribution of astigmatic, prostigmatic and mesostigmatic mites in nests of semi-collared flycatcher in North-East Bulgaria. Differences in the species richness and abundance of mites at studied nest-box plots were assessed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Pairwise comparisons were performed using Tukey´s tests. Twelve species, belonging to seven families of mites (Dermanyssidae, Macronyssidae, Laelapidae,

The mite fauna inhabiting nests of various birds in Bulgaria and the world as a whole not yet been insufficient studied. Data of mites of many species of birds, one of which is Ficedula semitorquata are still scarce.

[astronomy-to-zoology]

Floracarus perrepae

...is a species of herbirvrous Eriophyid mite which is native to Queensland, Australia. Floracarus perrepae is known to feed on a range of plants, but is noted for eating the invasive fern Lygodium microphyllum. Because of this is is currently being used as a biological pest control agent in some areas.

Classification

Animalia-Arthropoda-Arachnida-Acari-Prostigmata-Eriophyidae-Floracarus-F. perrepae

Image: PDH

[dendroica]

The Rust Mite (Aceria anthocoptes), a potential biological control agent of the weed, Canada Thistle. Magnified 1,400X. (LTSEM) Plate #26873. (via EMU Micrographs)