Red palm mite - Raoiella indica
EEffective: April 2, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Resources:
Pest Tracker
CAPS Pest Datasheet
Screening Aids:
Taxonomic Position:
Trombidiformes : Tenuipalpidae
Pest Type:
Mites
Pest Code (NAPIS):
ILAUAPA
This pest is a member of the following lists:
| Palm |
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These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
| Method | Product Name / Instructions | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Visual | See the CPHST pest datasheet for detailed survey instructions. |
3031 - General Visual Observation |
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological.
Key characters and diagnostic images can be found in Beard et al. (2012a) and Beard et al. (2012b). Kane and Ochoa (2006) provide descriptions and images of all life stages and can be found here.
Key characters and diagnostic images can be found in Beard et al. (2012a) and Beard et al. (2012b). Kane and Ochoa (2006) provide descriptions and images of all life stages and can be found here.
Mistaken Identities:
The genus Raoiella contains several lesser known and poorly described species. Raoiella indica is distinguished from other species in this genus by the size of the dorsal setae (Rowley et al., 2007). This species is considered very distinctive and should not easily be confused with other mites when studied under high stereo magnification by an identifier familiar with mites.
References
- Beard, J. J., R. Ochoa, G. R. Bauchan, M. D. Trice, A. J. Redford, T. W. Walters, and C. Mitter. 2012b. Flat Mites of the World- Part 1 Raoiella and Brevipalpus. USDA-APHIS-PPQ-CPHST-Identification Technology Program, Ft. Collins, CO.
- Beard, J. J., R. Ochoa, G. R. Bauchan, W. C. Welbourn, C. Pooley, A. P. G. Dowling. 2012a. External mouthpart morphology in the Tenuipalpidae (Tetranychoidea): Raoiella a case study. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 29 pp.
- Rowley, D. L., J. A. Coddington, M. W. Gates, A. L. Norrbom, R. A. Ochoa, N. J. Vandenberg, and M. H. Greenstone. 2007. Vouchering DNA-barcoded specimens: test of a nondestructive extraction protocol for terrestrial arthropods. Molecular Ecology Notes 7: 915-924.