PEET:

Systematics, Ontogeny and Ecology of the Family Acaridae

(Acari: Astigmata)

Acarus siro Linnaeus, 1758

Acarus siro, the first mite named by Linnaeus, is also the most important mite pest in stored food products on a worldwide basis. This mite causes millions of dollars in damage to a variety of cereal products, and also infests hay, straw and cheese.

PEET Project Description

Personnel and Student Project Descriptions

Training

The PEET Project

Keys to North American Genera

A checklist of Acarid Genera

National Science Foundation -PEET Site

UMMZ Insect Division Home Page

 

What is this ant mite?

 

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