Penthaleus (genus)
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Penthaleus Koch, 1835 - (winter grain mites)
The species of this genus of earth mites are widespread and infest mainly cereals and grasses. Economically the most important species is Penthaleus major. Taxonomically, the genus is characterized by the anal opening being located in the posterior part of the hyperosoma and by the straight movable chela.
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| • Deutsch: | Wintergetreidemilben |
| • English: | winter grain mites blue oat mites |
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:
