European red mite, Panonychus ulmi  (Acari: Tetranychidae)

European red mite
Panonychus ulmi (Koch)

Descriptor: Adult(s)
Description: The European red mite pictured here on the left and the two-spotted spider mite are notorious pest species. European red mite is most injurious to apple, pear, plum, and other fruit trees, but it also damages some ornamental trees and shrubs. The two-spotted spider mite attacks nearly all greenhouse plants as well as outdoor flowers and many vegetables and fruits.
Image location: United States
Image type: Laboratory

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Name: John A. Weidhass
Organization: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Country: United States

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