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Aculops
Aculops is a genus of eriophyid mites comprising parasitic plant-feeding species. Several members are significant agricultural pests, including Aculops lycopersici (tomato russet mite) and Aculops cannabicola (hemp russet mite). The genus also includes species under consideration for biological control, such as Aculops ailanthii for management of invasive tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima). Species diversity within Aculops remains incompletely documented, with new species continuing to be described.