Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)
organisms. The larvae do not feed. Nymphs and adults prey mainly in the upper 1-2 cm of the soil. Adult females consume up to 4.5 thrips pupae per day. Life [...] adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield, brown legs [...] becoming light brown as they age. The eggs are white, oval, and approximately 0.3 mm in length. Best conditions for use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus For optimal