Transmission
A. siro is commonly found in birds nests in the shelter provided by houses and buildings, so birds are likely to aid in their dispersal (Solomon 1962).
Establishment Potential
Established in Australia.
Taxonomy
Name and Synonyms
Acarus siro (Linnaeus 1758)
Synonyms:
Acarus siro Linnaeus
Aleurobius farinae Koch (ex DeGeer and Linnaeus)
Tyroglyphus farinae De Geer
Tyroglyphus farinae Latreille (1796)
Tyroglyphus siro Lat. sensu Robin 1860
Acarus siro var. farinae Linnaeus, 1758
Common names:
English speaking countries: flour mite, grain mite, cereal mite, forage mite, meal mite