B. rubrioculus
- Pronunciation
- /B- roo-bree-oh-koo-lus/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- B. rubrioculus
- Plural
- B. rubrioculus
Definition
A species of mite in the family Tetranychidae, known for infesting fruit trees and other plants.
Etymology
Latin 'rubrioculus' meaning 'red eye'
Example
B. rubrioculus is often found infesting apple orchards.