Aculops lycopersici
| Aculops lycopersici | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Trombidiformes |
| Family: | Eriophyidae |
| Genus: | Aculops |
| Species: | A. lycopersici |
| Binomial name | |
| Aculops lycopersici | |
Aculops lycopersici, also known as the tomato russet mite, is a species of mite that belongs to the family Eriophydae.
Aculops lycopersici is an important pest in tomato plants.[1] It was first discribed by Massee[2][3] in 1937 in Australia, but is now common around the world.
References
- ↑ Malais; Ravensberg (1991). Kennen en herkennen. Doetinchem: Reed Business Information. p. 44. ISBN 9054391197.
- ↑ "An eriophyid mite injurious to tomato". bulletin entomology research. 28: 403.
- ↑ http://www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2011/search/all/key/aculops+lycopersici/match/1
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