Tetranychus urticae Koch, 1836
two spotted spider mite
broadly polyphagous
Nerium oleander, Hungary, Győr, 12.vii.201 © László Érsek
unfolding bud
the leaves are covered with a thin webbing, in which exuvia are trapped
mite
Nerium oleander, Hungary, Mosonmagyaróvár, 1.v.2011 © László Érsek; also the woody parts of the plant may be covered by webbing.
parasite
The mites live freely on the leaves, under a thin web.
host plants
broadly polyphagous, including
Betula humilis; Buddleja davidii; Cotinus coggygria; Daphne mezereum; Laburnum watereri; Magnolia; Nerium oleander; Phaseolus vulgaris; Platanus acerifolia; Sambucus nigra; Skimmia japonica; Spiraea japonica; Ulmus minor.
distribution within Europe
notes
Especially in greenhouses a serious pest species.
references
Ben-David, Ueckermann & Gerson (2013a) , Blanes-Dalmau, Caballero-López & Pujade-Villar (2017a), Garon-Labrecque (2017a), Schliesske (2002a), Soika & Łabanowski (2003a), Vierbergen (1990a).