Tetranychus urticae Koch

Taxonomic position

Arachnida: Acari: Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae

Common names

Red spider mite, two-spotted spider mite

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Highly polyphagous. Hosts include pepper, tomato, potato, beans, corn, strawberries, rose, castor, etc.

Pest status

Major.

Image