Tetranychus is a genus of spider mite. Tetranychus is one of the most economically important genera of mites, due to its high potential to destroy agriculture.[1] It contains 159 described species, the most significant of which is Tetranychus urticae.[1]

Tetranychus
Tetranychus urticae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Trombidiformes
Family: Tetranychidae
Genus: Tetranychus
Dufour, 1832

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References

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  1. ^ a b David Evans Walter (September 15, 2006). "Tetranychus". Invasive Mite Identification: Tools for Quarantine and Plant Protection. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  2. ^ "Tetranychus pacificus (Pacific spider mite)". Invasive Species Compendium (ISC). CABI (Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International). 2019. Retrieved 2022-09-13.