Abstract
The phytoseiid mites fauna of coniferous trees and shrubs were surveyed in northern Iran. Sixteen phytoseiid species belonging to 6 genera were identified on 11 plant species. Among them, Typhlodromus ( Anthoseius ) foenilis (Oudemans 1930) is considered as new record for mites fauna of Iran. Detailed morphological characteristics based on adult of both sexes of T . ( A .) foenilis are given. An identification key to phytoseiid mites associated with conifers in Iran is also provided.
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