Oligonychus (genus)

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Oligonychus ilicis life cycle (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Jim Baker, North Carolina State University
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Oligonychus Berlese, 1886

This genus of spider mites contains around 200 species, including several important and polyphagous plant pests like Oligonychus pratensis or Oligonychus coffeae.

The species are similar to those of the genus Tetranychus. They are characterized, among others, by having only 1 pair of paranal setae (not 2 like in related genera), 10 pairs of opisthonotal setae, 2 pairs of anal setae and claw-like empodia on the tarsi.

Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:

• Oligonychus afrasiaticus
• Oligonychus biharensis
• Oligonychus coffeae
• Oligonychus gossypii
• Oligonychus ilicis

• Oligonychus mangiferus
• Oligonychus perseae
• Oligonychus pratensis
• Oligonychus punicae
• Oligonychus ununguis