Systematics and bionomics of predaceous and phytophagous mites associated with pine foliage in California: I. Survey of mites present on native pines, including a description of a new species of Phytoseiidae

A survey was made to determine the mite species occurring on the foliage of 17 native species of pines in California. Mites were removed from the needles by an air-agitated water bath; 23 different families were recovered. The Phytoseiidae, Tetranychidae, and Tenuipalpidae were the most frequently recovered families. A new species of phytoseiid, Amblyseius muricatus, is described.