Schizosthetus lyriformis explained

Schizosthetus lyriformis is a species of mite in the family Parasitidae that feeds of bark beetle larvae and eggs.[1] The species was discovered in 1996 by McGraw and Farrier. Schizosthetus lyriformis is strongly associated with bark beetles, with a geographic range matching that of their most common hosts.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Hofstetter. Richard W.. Moser. J. C.. McGuire. R.. September 2009. Observations on the Mite Schizosthetus lyriformis (Acari: Parasitidae) Preying on Bark Beetle Eggs and Larvae. Entomological News. 120. 4. 397–400. 10.3157/021.120.0408. 0013-872X.
  2. Al-Atawi. Fahad. Klompen. Hans. Moser. John C.. 2002-12-01. Redescription of Schizosthetus lyriformis (McGraw and Farrier, 1969) (parasitiformes: parasitidae), with revision of the genus. International Journal of Acarology. 28. 4. 341–360. 10.1080/01647950208684310. 0164-7954.

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