A single molecular marker to distinguish between strains of Trichogramma cacoeciae

International audienceA single microsatellite marker was used to distinguish between strains of Trichogramma cacoeciae Marchal collected from the carob moth ( Ectomyelois ceratoniae) in Tunisia and from the grapevine moth ( Lobesia botrana) and a hawk moth in France. This marker can be used as an identification and monitoring tool in pest management programs

Five new species of Tetranychidae (Acarina, Prostigmata) from south Tunisian oasis areas

Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected] audienceIn this paper we present the description of five new species of tetranychid mites collected in south Tunisian oasis areas. These are: Bryobia alveolata sp. nov., Aplonobia crispipilis sp. nov., Petrobia (Petrobia) carthagensis sp. nov., Petrobia (Petrobia) pseudotetranychina sp. nov. and Tetranychus (Tetranychus) atriplexi sp. nov. The notion of dorsal tubercles used to separate the sub-genera Tetranychina from Petrobia sensu stricto and Mesotetranychus among the genus Petrobia is also discussed

FIGURES 42 – 48 in Five new species of Tetranychidae (Acarina, Prostigmata) from south Tunisian oasis areas

FIGURES 42 – 48. Petrobia (P.) pseudotetranychina sp. nov., male. 42, tarsus and tibia I; 43, tarsus and tibia II; 44, prodorsal striation pattern; 45, anastomosis peritreme; 46, palptarsus; 47, empodia I – IV; 48, aedeagus

Phytoseiid mites (Acari: Mesostigmata) from Tunisia: catalogue, biogeography and key for identification

The authors give a report on results of several surveys carried out to collect Phytoseiid mites, between 1994 and 2008, from the main crops and surrounding vegetation in some regions of Tunisia. A catalogue of all species found is provided with some information on their biology, when available, and biogeography. Almost all species are new to Tunisian and two to African fauna. One genus and one species are new to Science and previously described. A key for the identification of the species found is also provided

Phytoseiid mites (Acari: Mesostigmata) from Tunisia: catalogue, biogeography, and key for identification

6. European Congress of the European Association of Acarologists Integrative Acarology. Montpellier, 2008/07/21-25, 197-207The authors give a report on results of several surveys carried out to collect Phytoseiid mites, between1994 and 2008, from the main crops and surrounding vegetation in some regions of Tunisia. Acatalogue of all species found is provided with some information on their biology, when available, andbiogeography. Almost all species are new to Tunisian and two to African fauna. One genus and onespecies are new to Science and previously described. A key for the identification of the species found isalso provided