Tetranychus muricatus Meyer, 1974

Classification

Tetranychidae - Tetranychinae - Tetranychini - Tetranychus

Accepted name

Tetranychus muricatus Meyer, 1974. Meyer (1974b): 230.

Original description

Tetranychus muricatus Meyer, 1974. Meyer (1974b): 230.

Type host: Metalasia muricata. Type distribution: South Africa.

Summary

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  • Identification
  • Host plants
  • Distribution
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    • Nomenclature and taxonomy

         Tetranychus muricatus Meyer, 1974. Valid nomenclatural act Meyer (1974b): 230. Type host: Metalasia muricata. Type distribution: South Africa.

    Identification tools
    Original description and illustration literature
    [Original description] Meyer (1974b)

    Host plants (1 plant, 1 reference)
    Distribution of host plant reports by order
    The colors of the plant orders follow the classification system of The Plant Phylogeny Project, ranging from Lycopodiales to Dipsacales (hover to display the orders).

    List of host plants by family


    Asteraceae: Metalasia muricata Meyer (1974b)

    Distribution (1 country, 1 reference)


    Afrotropical: South Africa Meyer (1974b)

    Literature (1 result)


    Meyer (1974b) A revision of the Tetranychidae of Africa (Acari) with a key to the genera of the world. Entomology Memoir, Department of Agricultural Technical Services, Republic of South Africa, 1-291 [description; distribution; host]