Tetranychidae

Pronunciation
/teh-TRAH-nih-kih-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Tetranychid
Plural
Tetranychids

Definition

A family of mites commonly known as spider mites. They are agricultural pests worldwide, known for their ability to infest a wide range of crops.

Full guide

Read the full Tetranychidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'tetra' meaning 'four', and 'nychos' meaning 'claw'.

Example

The Tetranychidae family includes various species that cause significant damage to crops.

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