Common Name: Clover mite

Latin Name: Bryobia praetiosa (Koch)

Common Family Name: Prostigmatic mites

Latin Family Name: Tetranychidae

Origin of Clover Mite:

This is a native species of mite in North America.

Biology of Clover Mite:

The mites in this family are primarily plant parasites, and many of them are serious pests of crops and ornamentals. The clover mite feeds on many kinds of trees, shrubs, bedding plants and turf, but does not bite humans. It becomes a problem when it invades structures in large numbers, especially during warm periods of the year. When crushed they leave small red stains on the surface. No male clover mites have been found, with females reproducing by parthenogenesis. Reproduction is rapid, with hundreds of thousands of mites being produced in a very short time. Eggs are laid in cracks on almost any surface, including trees and the outside of buildings. All stages of the mites may overwinter, although the egg stage is the most common.

Clover Mite Identification:

The clover mites are easily distinguished from other mites by the relatively large size 1 mm very round, red body, and extremely long front legs that are held directly out to the front.

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