Banca de DEFESA: ISAAC FEITOSA ARAÚJO

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STUDENT : ISAAC FEITOSA ARAÚJO
DATE: 20/02/2024
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: On Line
TITLE:

PHYTOSEID MITES IN A FOREST FRAGMENT IN PERNAMBUCO: INVENTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SPECIES

KEY WORDS:

Predaceous mite, biological control, taxonomy, natural ecosystems, Atlantic Forest

PAGES: 85
BIG AREA: Ciências Agrárias
AREA: Agronomia
SUBÁREA: Fitossanidade
SPECIALTY: Entomologia Agrícola
SUMMARY:

Phytoseiidae mites are known for their predatory behavior, and many species within this family are used as biological control agents. Therefore, most biodiversity sampling efforts for these mites have been carried out in crops systems. As a result, little is still known about the biodiversity of phytoseiid mites in preserved natural environments. In Brazil, recent efforts have been made to study the acarofauna of phytoseiids in natural environments. However, collection sites are primarily located in the central and southern regions of the country. Most surveys of phytoseiids conducted in the state of Pernambuco have focused on collection sites in cultivated areas, coastal margins, and areas near roads. the objective of this study is to survey mites of the Phytoseiidae family associated with plants in a remaining fragment of atlantic forest in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The survey revealed 17 species of phytoseiid mites, one of which is a new species and nine reported for the first time in the state. Phytoseius bennetti De Leon is reported for the first time in brazil, with the description of the male of this species. Additionally, a complementary description of Metaseiulus (Metaseiulus) adjacentis (De Leon) is provided in this study.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - MANOEL GUEDES CORREA GONDIM JUNIOR
Externo à Instituição - PETERSON RODRIGO DEMITE - UFMT
Externo à Instituição - ANTÔNIO CARLOS LOFEGO - UNESP