Red palm mite - Raoiella indica
Effective: April 2, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Taxonomic Position: Trombidiformes : Tenuipalpidae
Pest Type: Mites
Pest Code (NAPIS): ILAUAPA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Palm
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3060
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/ILAUAPA
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey
Approved Method(s)
| Method | Detail | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Visual | See the CPHST pest datasheet for detailed survey instructions. | 3031 - General Visual Observation |
Survey Recommendations
The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.
Key Diagnostic or Identification
Approved Method(s)
ID/Diagnostic:
Morphological.
Key characters and diagnostic images can be found in Beard et al. (2012a) and Beard et al. (2012b). Kane and Ochoa (2006) provide descriptions and images of all life stages and can be found here.
Key characters and diagnostic images can be found in Beard et al. (2012a) and Beard et al. (2012b). Kane and Ochoa (2006) provide descriptions and images of all life stages and can be found here.
Mistaken Identities:
The genus Raoiella contains several lesser known and poorly described species. Raoiella indica is distinguished from other species in this genus by the size of the dorsal setae (Rowley et al., 2007). This species is considered very distinctive and should not easily be confused with other mites when studied under high stereo magnification by an identifier familiar with mites.
References
- Beard, J. J., R. Ochoa, G. R. Bauchan, M. D. Trice, A. J. Redford, T. W. Walters, and C. Mitter. 2012b. Flat Mites of the World- Part 1 Raoiella and Brevipalpus. USDA-APHIS-PPQ-CPHST-Identification Technology Program, Ft. Collins, CO.
- Beard, J. J., R. Ochoa, G. R. Bauchan, W. C. Welbourn, C. Pooley, A. P. G. Dowling. 2012a. External mouthpart morphology in the Tenuipalpidae (Tetranychoidea): Raoiella a case study. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 29 pp.
- Rowley, D. L., J. A. Coddington, M. W. Gates, A. L. Norrbom, R. A. Ochoa, N. J. Vandenberg, and M. H. Greenstone. 2007. Vouchering DNA-barcoded specimens: test of a nondestructive extraction protocol for terrestrial arthropods. Molecular Ecology Notes 7: 915-924.
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.