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Carmine spider mite

Tetranychus urticae

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About

The Carmine Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae) is a species in the genus Tetranychus. Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Widely distributed across Africa (Gambia, South Africa), Asia (China, Mongolia, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇬🇲 Gambia 🇲🇳 Mongolia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Arachnida (arácnidos)

Order

Trombidiformes (Trombidiformes)

Species

Tetranychus urticae (Carmine spider mite)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Carmine spider mite?

The scientific name of Carmine spider mite is Tetranychus urticae. It belongs to the genus Tetranychus.

Where does Carmine spider mite live?

Carmine spider mite is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Gambia, South Africa), Asia (China, Mongolia, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include China, Colombia, Denmark, Gambia, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden.

What family does Carmine spider mite belong to?

Carmine spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) belongs to the genus Tetranychus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tetranychidae.

What kingdom does Carmine spider mite belong to?

Carmine spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Carmine spider mite?

The closest relatives of Carmine spider mite in the genus Tetranychus include Mite, Red spider mite.