EPPO Global Database

Macrocheles robustulus(MACHRO)

Overview
Code created in: 2015-03-10

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: MACHRO
  • Preferred name: Macrocheles robustulus
  • Authority: (Berlese)

Notes

Predatory mite feeding on soil dwelling pests (e.g. thrips, sciarids) which is used as a biocontrol agent in some countries.


Other scientific names
Name Authority
Holostaspis subbadius var. robustulus Berlese
Macrocheles coprophila (Womersley)