Australian Journal of Entomology (1999) 38, 176-178

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D.K. Knihinicki and C.H.W. Flechtmann (1999)
A new species of spider mite, Oligonychus calicicola (Acari : Tetranychidae), damaging date fruit, Phoenix dactylifera L. (Arecaceae), in Australia
Australian Journal of Entomology 38 (3), 176-178
Abstract: Oligonychus calicicola sp. n. is described and illustrated. It was found inhabiting the calyx of dates, Phoenix dactylifera L. (Arecaceae), in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. Oligonychus caliciola causes prolific scarring of dates, but the geographic origin of this new species is unknown.
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Database assignments for author(s): Danuta K. Knihinicki, Carlos H.W. Flechtmann

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
identification/taxonomy
general biology - morphology - evolution

Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial Pest/Disease/Weed Crop/Product Country Quarant.


Oligonychus calicicola Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) Australia (NT+QLD)
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