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Spider mites are members of the family Tetranychidae, which includes about 1,200 species. [1] They are part of the subclass Acari (mites). Spider mites generally live on the undersides of leaves of plants , where they may spin protective silk webs , and can cause damage by puncturing the plant cells to feed. [ 2 ]
The mites are found in many areas worldwide and are major greenhouse pests. P. latus infestation can typically cause stunting and twisting of the leaves and flowers, blackening, and death of new growth. The damage resembles that caused by auxin herbicides, which are thought to be a result of toxins produced in their salivary glands. [2]
If you grow plants, you will probably encounter spider mites sooner or later. They can show up in your garden or on your houseplants to wreak havoc. These minuscule plant pests are extremely ...
Tetranychus urticae (common names include red spider mite and two-spotted spider mite) is a species of plant-feeding mite generally considered to be a pest. It is the most widely known member of the family Tetranychidae or spider mites. Its genome was fully sequenced in 2011, and was the first genome sequence from any chelicerate.
Petrobia harti attacks various weeds (especially Oxalis spp.) and also fruit and ornamental plants. It has been dispersed to most of the world. Petrobia latens attacks various fruit, vegetable and grain crops. It is one of the few spider mites proven to transmit barley yellow streak mosaic virus.
Tetranychus lintearius is a species of spider mite known as the gorse spider mite. It is used as an agent of biological pest control on common gorse, a noxious weed in some countries. The adult mite is half a millimeter long and bright red. It lives in colonies in a shelter of spun silk spanning many branch tips.
Bryobia is a genus of mites in the spider mite family, Tetranychidae. The taxonomy of the genus is difficult. The genus has been revised several times. It is difficult to distinguish these tiny species from each other on the basis of morphological characters, and there is little agreement on which characteristics are of importance.
The red palm mite has a long, bright red, spatulate body. During all stages of life, this species is red, with adult females often showing black patches on their backs after feeding. Red palm mite egg. Red palm mite eggs are 0.12 mm long and 0.09 wide. The eggs are smooth and can be found in groups attached to the underside of leaves. [2]