Western predatory mite
Identification tip: Western predatory mites are about the size of twospotted spider mites, but lack spots, range
in color from cream to amber red (depending on what they just recently consumed), and are shinier and more pear-shaped
than their prey. Predatory mites are more active than pest mites. |
Western predatory mite egg
Identification tip: Western predatory mite egg is oval, shiny,
and larger than spider mite
eggs which are smaller and more spherical
in shape. |
Predatory thrips: Six-spotted thrips
Identification tip: Thrips are tiny, less than 1/8 inch in length,
slender insects with long fringes on the margins of their wings. Adults can be
distinguished from other species by the three dark spots on each wing cover of
the mostly pale-yellow adult.
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Sixspotted thrips larva
Identification tip: These predators are a translucent
white to yellow. |
Stethorus larvae (spider mite destroyer)
Identification tip: Larvae are dull brown or black and
have a velvety appearance. |
Adult stethorus beetle
Identification tip: Adult stethorus beetles are shiny black with
a finely punctured surface covered with pale, minute hairs. Adults are 1/16 inch
or smaller. |
