Penthaleus (genus)

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Penthaleus major (click on image to enlarge it)
Author: Tom Murray
Source: PBase

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.

Vernacular names
• Deutsch: Wintergetreidemilben
• English: winter grain mites
blue oat mites





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