Phytoseius intermedius

Phytoseius intermediusThis phytoseiid mite is recorded on Réunion Island.What does it look like?In the 5 preserved adult females examined in this study, the dorsal shield was 290–310 micrometres long.Where and how does it live?In a February 2017 collection on Réunion Island, one female was found on Rivina humilis.In the 5 preserved adult females examined in this study, the fixed cheliceral digit had 3 teeth, excluding its terminal hook.In the 5 preserved adult females examined in this study, the total spermathecal length was 8–10 micrometres.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.