Spider-mites

Guides

• Bryobia

  clover mites

  Bryobia is a genus of spider mites in the family Tetranychidae, comprising over 130 described species with difficult taxonomy and many likely synonyms. These mites are among the largest spider mites, visible to the naked eye, and are distinguished by the arrangement of setae on their bodies. Most species reproduce asexually through thelytokous parthenogenesis, producing all-female populations. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, including B. praetiosa (clover mite), B. rubrioculus (brown mite), and B. kissophila (ivy mite).

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• Bryobiinae

  Bryobiinae is a subfamily of spider mites (Tetranychidae) within the order Trombidiformes. Members of this subfamily have been documented from Turkey and Greece, with species collected from agricultural fields and natural habitats. The subfamily includes genera such as Bryobia, Aplonobia, and Mezranobia. New species continue to be described, including recent discoveries from garlic fields and island ecosystems.

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• Stethorus

  Mite-eating Ladybirds, Spider Mite Destroyers

  Stethorus is a genus of minute ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae) commonly known as spider mite destroyers. The genus contains more than 40 described species, though some sources cite at least 20. These beetles are highly specialized predators of spider mites (Tetranychidae) and are recognized as important natural enemies of agricultural pests such as the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and the European red mite (Panonychus ulmi). Their small size and cryptic coloration make them easily overlooked in field settings.

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• Tetranychinae

  Tetranychinae is a subfamily of spider mites (Tetranychidae) containing economically significant agricultural and ornamental crop pests. The subfamily includes the genera Tetranychus, Eutetranychus, Oligonychus, Panonychus, Amphitetranychus, Schizotetranychus, Aponychus, Paraponychus, and Stylophoronychus. Species within this subfamily are phytophagous and pose serious threats to crop yield and quality. Identification relies primarily on morphological examination of adult male genitalia, though molecular and biochemical methods are increasingly employed for accurate species discrimination.

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