Tetranychus
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Tetranychus is a genus of spider mite
. Tetranychus is one of the most economically important genera of mites, due to its high potential to destroy agriculture. It contains over 140 species, the most significant of which are Tetranychus urticae
and Tetranychus cinnabarinus.
Spider mite
Spider mites are members of the Acari family Tetranychidae, which includes about 1,200 species. They generally live on the under sides of leaves of plants, where they may spin protective silk webs, and they can cause damage by puncturing the plant cells to feed...
. Tetranychus is one of the most economically important genera of mites, due to its high potential to destroy agriculture. It contains over 140 species, the most significant of which are Tetranychus urticae
Tetranychus urticae
Tetranychus urticae is one of many species of plant-feeding mites found in dry environments across the world, and generally considered a pest. It is the most widely known member of the family Tetranychidae or spider mites...
and Tetranychus cinnabarinus.