Oligonychus pratensis

Oligonychus pratensis, the Banks grass mite, is a species of mite in the spider mite family.[1][2] They are considered a pest and often infest corn and turf grasses.[1]

Oligonychus pratensis
O. pratensis adult
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O. pratensis
Binomial name
Oligonychus pratensis
(Banks 1912)

References

  1. Brewer, Michael J. (April 1995). "Banks Grass Mite" (PDF). Department of Renewable Resources, University of Wyoming. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 19, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. "Oligonychus pratensis Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 29 October 2021.


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