Bryobia praetiosa

Pronunciation: /BRY-oh-bee-uh pree-TOH-suh/

Category: Taxonomy

Singular: Bryobia praetiosa

Plural: Bryobia praetiosa

Definition

A species of mite belonging to the family Tetranychidae, commonly known as clover mite.

Etymology

The genus name, *Bryobia*, comes from Greek words meaning 'dry' and 'diminutive'. The specific epithet *praetiosa* is derived from Latin, meaning 'precious' or 'valuable'.

Example

Bryobia praetiosa is a common pest of agricultural crops in Europe.

Related Terms

Tetranychidae
Mites

Usage Notes

Bryobia praetiosa can cause significant damage to crops by feeding on plant sap.