Victoriensis
Euseius victoriensis
Predator of rust mites
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Target Pests
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Brown citrus mite, Citrus rust mite and Broad mite
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Crops suitable
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Citrus, grapevines and a wide variety of trees and shrubs
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Description
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Euseius victoriensis is a widespread naturally occurring species that has been recorded in sub coastal areas from north Queensland to South Australia. It occurs commonly in citrus orchards throughout inland areas of eastern Australia.
Victoriensis is teardrop-shaped and ranges in appearance from clear to honey-coloured. After feeding, the mites often take on the colour of their prey. They have four pairs of legs placed forward on the body: the first pair is so well forward as to give the appearance of antennae.
Like most phytoseiid mites, victoriensis moves quickly in a distinctive random searching pattern.
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Victoriensis predatory mite
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How to use
Release rates
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Victoriensis will be supplied on bean leaves.
The leaves are simply placed into trees where target pests are present.
Annual releases in spring are likely to be the recommendation.
10,000 to 20,000 per hectare.
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Citrus rust mite adults, nymphs and eggs
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Suppliers
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Other biocontrol agents commonly used with Victoriensis:
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Detailed descriptions and instructions for use are provided in
The Good Bug Book - Second Edition Available from good bug suppliers
Or view or download a PDF file of the Book entry for Victoriensis.
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