Tetranychus turkestani Ugarov & Yes (CABI 2015; No records found Yes. P. persica is a Yes. This species has a Yes. A serious pest of Yes (EP) Nikol'skii, 1937 Chen et al. 2007) host (Migeon & wide host range many crops, with high Dorkeld 2013). This including willow, populations able to Synonym: Eotetranychus turkestani mite feeds in colonies cucumber, melons, cause leaf drop and Ugarov & Nikol'skii, 1937 mainly on the lower pumpkin, lucerne, plant death (Jeppson, [Tetranychidae] surface of the leaf but cherry, peach, quince, Keifer & Baker 1975). Strawberry spider mite the injury shows on grape and maize the upper surface (Migeon & Dorkeld (Jeppson, Keifer & 2013). These host Baker 1975). While plants are widely fruit infestation distributed appears to be throughout Australia. uncommon, if This species is population densities distributed are high then mites throughout Europe, may be associated Africa, Asia, North with fruit. America and New Tetranychus Zealand (Migeon & turkestani has been Dorkeld 2013). Many intercepted in South regions of Australia Africa on imported have similar climatic Prunus fruit from conditions to these Spain (DAFF RSA areas suitable for its 2014). establishment. Tetranychus urticae Koch, 1836 Yes (CIQSA Yes. NSW, NT, Qld, Assessment not Assessment not Assessment not No 2001c) SA, Tas., Vic., WA required required required Synonym: Tetranychus bimaculatus (CSIRO 2005; Harvey, 1892 Halliday 2013; [Tetranychidae] Plant Health Two-spotted spider mite Australia 2001)
Tetranychus turkestani Ugarov & Nikol'skii, 1937 Synonym: Eotetranychus turkestani Ugarov & Nikol'skii, 1937 [Tetranychidae] Strawberry spider mite Yes (CABI 2015; Chen et al. 2007) No records found Yes. P. persica is a host (Migeon & Dorkeld 2013). This mite feeds in colonies mainly on the lower surface of the leaf but the injury shows on the upper surface (Jeppson, Keifer & Baker 1975). While fruit infestation appears to be uncommon, if population densities are high then mites may be associated with fruit. Tetranychus turkestani has been intercepted in South Africa on imported Prunus fruit from Spain (DAFF RSA 2014). Yes. This species has a wide host range including willow, cucumber, melons, pumpkin, lucerne, cherry, peach, quince, grape and maize (Migeon & Dorkeld 2013). These host plants are widely distributed throughout Australia. This species is distributed throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and New Zealand (Migeon & Dorkeld 2013). Many regions of Australia have similar climatic conditions to these areas suitable for its establishment. Yes. A serious pest of many crops, with high populations able to cause leaf drop and plant death (Jeppson, Keifer & Baker 1975). Yes (EP) Tetranychus urticae Koch, 1836 Synonym: Tetranychus bimaculatus Harvey, 1892 [Tetranychidae] Two-spotted spider mite Yes (CIQSA 2001c) Yes. NSW, NT, Qld, SA, Tas., Vic., WA (CSIRO 2005; Halliday 2013; Plant Health Australia 2001) Assessment not required Assessment not required Assessment not required No
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