Aculops lycopersici
Aculops lycopersici, also known as the tomato russet mite, is a species of mite that belongs to the family Eriophydae.
| Aculops lycopersici | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Trombidiformes |
| Family: | Eriophyidae |
| Genus: | Aculops |
| Species: | A. lycopersici |
| Binomial name | |
| Aculops lycopersici (Massee, 1937) | |
Aculops lycopersici is an important pest in tomato plants.[1] It was first described 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.
- "Catalogue of Life - 2011 Annual Checklist :: Search all names".
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