Evaluating Pyemotes dryas (Vitzthum 1923)(Acari: Pyemotidae) as a parasite of the southern pine beetle

John Moser; B. Kielczewski; J. Wisniewski; S. Balazy

doi:10.1080/01647957808684026

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Evaluating Pyemotes dryas (Vitzthum 1923)(Acari: Pyemotidae) as a parasite of the southern pine beetle

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Authors:

John Moser, B. Kielczewski, J. Wisniewski, S. Balazy

Year:

1978

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/01647957808684026

Source:

Intl. J. Acar., Vol. 4(2): 67-70

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Abstract

Populations of Pyemotes dryas (Vitzthum 1923) from Poland were bioassayed for potential use in the biological control of the southern pine beetle in the United States. The mite apparently rides and attacks a wide range of European bark beetles that attack conifers and readily consumes brood of the southern pine beetle. However, it is not phoretic on the southern pine beetle or six other associated beetles.

Citation

Moser, John C.; Kielczewski, B.; Wisniewski, J.; Balazy, S. 1978. Evaluating Pyemotes dryas (Vitzthum 1923)(Acari: Pyemotidae) as a parasite of the southern pine beetle. Intl. J. Acar., Vol. 4(2): 67-70