Oligonychus ilicis (McGregor, 1917)

southern red mite

on evergreen woody plants

parasite

Mites freely at the undersides of the leaves.

host plants

polyphagous

Buxus; Camellia japonica; Cotoneaster; Ilex; Juglans regia; Laurus nobilis; Pyracantha coccinea; Rhododendron; Vaccinium macrocarpon; Viburnum.

distribution within Europe

PESI (2023).

references

Denmark, Welbourn & Fasulo (2011a), Vierbergen (1990a).