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Natural Enemies of Spider Mites
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- Sixspotted thrips
- Spider mite destroyer
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Use the photos below to identify natural enemies of mites. Also see photos
of spider mites and their damage. Names link to more information on
identification and biology.
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Immature stage |
Mature stage |
Sixspotted thrips (larva)
Identification
tip: These predators are a translucent white to yellow.
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Sixspotted thrips (adult)
Identification
tip: Adults of the sixspotted thrips can be distinguished from
other thrips by the three dark spots on each wing cover.
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Spider mite destroyer (Stethorus larvae)
Identification tip: Larvae are dull brown or black and have a velvety
appearance.
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Spider mite destroyer (Stethorus adult)
Identification tip: The adult has a shiny black, very fine punctured
surface with pale, minute hairs.
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Western predatory mite
Larval stage photo not available. |
Western predatory mite
Identification tip: Western predatory mites are slightly larger
than twospotted spider mites, but move around faster, have no spots,
and are shinier and more pear-shaped than their prey. |
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