Mites (Arthropoda, Acari) associated with pistachio trees (Anacardiaceae) in Iran (I)

Abstract

Fourteen mite species belonging to eleven families are reported from cultivated and wild pistachio trees of the main pistachio growing areas of Iran. Each spe- cies is defined and information on their geographical distribution and biology, where possible, is given. Eleven mite species are recorded from pistachio trees of Iran for the first time.