Parasitic and phoretic mites (Arachnida, Acari) reported from insects (Arthropoda: Insecta) in Egypt

Mites exploit various symbiotic associations with insects and other arthropods, mainly parasitism and phoresy. Faunistic information of parasitic and phoretic mites on insects in Egypt is reviewed. Previous published records are gathered and, in some cases, altered. This paper presents an annotated list of the ۱۲۰ species, including unidentified spp., of mites extracted from insects in Egypt to date. Mite species belong to ۴۲ families [۱۶ of Mesostigmata, ۱۹ of Prostigmata, five of Astigmata and two in Cryptostigmata (Oribatida)]. Information about insect hosts, attachment sites and geographic distribution is provided.

کلیدواژه ها:

mites ، Acari ، Insecta ، phoresy ، parasitism ، Egypt