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Tomato russet mite

Aculops lycopersici

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Widely distributed across Africa (Kenya, South Africa), Asia (China, Cyprus, Japan), Europe (16 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇳 China 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇹 Malta 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Arachnida (Arachnids)

Trombidiformes (Trombidiformes)

Species

Aculops lycopersici (Tomato russet mite)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tomato russet mite?

The scientific name of Tomato russet mite is Aculops lycopersici. It belongs to the genus Aculops.

Where does Tomato russet mite live?

Tomato russet mite is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Kenya, South Africa), Asia (China, Cyprus, Japan), Europe (16 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan.

What family does Tomato russet mite belong to?

Tomato russet mite (Aculops lycopersici) belongs to the genus Aculops, which is part of the taxonomic family Eriophyidae.

What kingdom does Tomato russet mite belong to?

Tomato russet mite (Aculops lycopersici) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Aculops — 1 Species

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Tomato russet mite

Aculops lycopersici

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Data verified March 2026

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