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Eriophyoid mites (acari: Prostigmata) from Brazil: An annotated checklist

The genus Oligonychus Berlese (Acari, Prostigmata, Tetranychidae): taxonomic as...

A new species of Abacarus Keifer (Acari: Eriophyidae) from Brazil

Zoysiagrass is an important ornamental and turfgrass cultivated in different countries. Recently, damage to this plant, characterized by a type of witch’s broom and stunting were observed in southern Brazil, suggesting possible attack by mites. A detailed examination of these plants showed the presence of a new mite species, Abacarus zoysiae Flechtmann & Tassi sp. nov., as responsible for the damage. The ob...

First Report of Eutetranychus banksi (McGregor) on Mahogany (Swietenia macrophy...

Texas citrus mite, Eutetranychus banksi (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae: Tetranychinae), considered a serious pest of the citrus crop in some countries, is reported for the first time on mahogany seedlings (Swietenia macrophylla King, Meliaceae) in Brazil, causing foliar tanning with chlorotic spots and premature fall of leaves.

First record of Tetra magnolivora (Keifer, 1939) (Acari, Eriophyidae) in Brazil

Tetra magnolivora (Keifer, 1939) (Acari, Eriophyidae) new combination was observed infesting Magnolia grandiflora L., in urban areas of Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. This mite was observed in high populations on magnolia trees, causing wrinkles, distortion and decreased growth in infested leaves. This is the first record from Brazil for T. magnolivora and we provide new combination.; Tetra magnolivora (Keifer...

Two new eriophyoid mite species (Trombidiformes: Eriophyoidea) from the cocoa t...

Eriophyoid mites (Acari: Prostigmata: Eriophyoidea) on palms (Arecaceae) from t...

On the synonymy between Paraponychus corderoi (Baker & Pritchard, 1962) and P. ...

South American Spider Mites: New Hosts and Localities

Primeiro relato de Aceria litchii (Keifer) (prostigmata: eriophyidae) em planta...