Presence of Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) at an unexpected altitude: in Mexico City

Presence of Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) at an unexpected altitude: in Mexico City

>Raoiella indica or red palm mite, is reported for the first time from Mexico City. It has now been found at 2244 masl which is the highest elevation documented for the species. Most of the specimens were collected from the underside of Canarian palms (Phoenix canariensis Chabaud) fronds, however...

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Veröffentlicht in:Acarologia 2023-01, Vol.63 (2), p.591-595
Hauptverfasser: Estrada-Venegas, Edith G., Ochoa, Ronald, Equihua-Martínez, Armando
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Sprache:eng
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Animal biology
Biodiversity and Ecology
Environmental Sciences
Invertebrate Zoology
Life Sciences
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Zusammenfassung:>Raoiella indica or red palm mite, is reported for the first time from Mexico City. It has now been found at 2244 masl which is the highest elevation documented for the species. Most of the specimens were collected from the underside of Canarian palms (Phoenix canariensis Chabaud) fronds, however it is registered for the first time on the upper side as well. Some specimens were collected also from robellini palms (Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien).
ISSN:0044-586X
2107-7207
DOI:10.24349/hzhq-damn