Hypoaspis miles
Overview
Hypoaspis miles is the older name still commonly used by many growers for the soil predatory mite now generally referred to as Stratiolaelaps scimitus.
This page is kept because growers, suppliers and older technical guides may still use the name Hypoaspis miles.
Current Name
The current page to use is:
Type
Soil predatory mite.
Main Uses
- Sciarid fly larvae
- Fungus gnat larvae
- Shore fly larvae
- Thrips pupae
- Vine weevil eggs
Why This Page Exists
Search behaviour often lags behind taxonomy. Many growers still search for Hypoaspis even when the product or species is listed under Stratiolaelaps.