Amblyseius anacardii
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| Amblyseius anacardii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Mesostigmata |
| Family: | Phytoseiidae |
| Genus: | Amblyseius |
| Species: | A. anacardii |
| Binomial name | |
| Amblyseius anacardii De Leon, 1967 | |
Amblyseius anacardii is a species of mite belonging to the genus Amblyseius in the family Phytoseiidae.[1]
The first documentation of the species was in 1967, with the first specimens being discovered in Colombia.[2] Later on in 1972, more specimens of the species were observed during an expedition to Colombia, being found alongside eleven other related species in the Phytoseiid family.[3] Since then, the species has been encountered outside the country. In 2021, the species was discovered to be relatively common within the Antilles, and has been also found in Central America.[2][4] The species is theorized to have a wider distribution, with a single specimen being found as far as French Guiana.[2]