The new distribution of Amblyseius herbicolus in Turkey (Parasitiformes, Phytoseiidae) with a key of Amblyseius species found in Turkey

Abstract

Amblyseius herbicolus Chant, 1959 (Mesostigmata: Phytoseiidae) is reported for the first time in Ordu province (Sea side, Black Sea Region), Turkey. The specimens were collected from persimmon trees (Diospyros kaki Thunb., Diospyros lotus L.) infested with tenuipalpid and tydeid mites in Altinordu and Per, sembe, Ordu Province, Turkey.