Izraylevich, S., & Gerson, U. 1993a Population dynamics of Hemisarcoptes coccophagus Meyer (Astigmata: Hemisarcoptidae) attacking three species of armored scale insects (Homoptera: Diaspididae).. Experimental and Applied Acarology 17(12): 877-888.

Notes: Abstract: This parasitic mite feeds on Parlatoria pergandii, P. cinerea, Hemiberlesia lataniae and Aspidiotus nerii; overall dynamics of mite populations were similar on the different scale species, although the level of attack on each sampled host was different; rates of young mite stages were highly variable on all three hosts throughout the sampling period while adult rates were stable, constituting around 20% of all mites; no oviposition by mites occurred in mid-winter on any scale species, on any plants or parts, at all sampling sites; highest mite prevalence (parasitization rate) occurred on latania scale; H. coccophagus prefers ovipositing scale females. Keywords: biological control.