Trombidiformes

Spider mites and other mites

Two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus utricae
Two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus utricae

What are spider mites?

Spider mites are pests that present a threat to many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of causing severe damage very rapidly due to their great reproductive capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide, many of them are common crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops.

Life cycle of spider mites