Western predatory mite
Identification tip: These mites are about
the size of twospotted spider mites, but lack spots; they
are shinier, more pear shaped, and more active than pest
mites. They range in color from cream to amber red.
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Sixspotted
thrips (adult)
Identification tip: These predatory thrips
are tiny, less than 1/8 inch, slender insects with
long fringes on the margins of their wings. Adults
are pale yellow and are distinguished from other species
by three dark spots on each wing cover.
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Sixspotted thrips (nymphs)
Identification tip: Sixspotted thrips are translucent
white to yellow and difficult to discern from other thrips
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Spider mite
destroyer (Stethorus) (larva)
Identification tip: Larvae are dull brown or black and
have a velvety appearance.
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Spider mite
destroyer (Stethorus)
(adult)
Identification tip: The adult has a shiny black, very fine
punctured surface with pale, minute hairs.
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Brown lacewing
Identification
tip: Adults light brown and soft-bodied with four membranous
wings. Larvae shaped
like tiny, creamy-brown alligators with dark reddish-brown
stripes and spots.
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