Abstract
Most mites of the family Trombidiidae are ectoparasites in the larval stage and free-living predators in the deutonymphal and adult stages on a variety of arthropods, among which are pests of many economic crops. This paper provides an updated review of their systematics, life history, reproduction, behaviour, predator—prey and parasite—host relationships, and population dynamics, with particular reference to their possible role in biological control.
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