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Two-spotted spider mite
Tetranychus urticae
David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Description: 1/50 inch long.
Where/When: Feeds on leaves of ornamentals, flowers, greenhouse plants, and fruit trees. Activity increases with hot, dry weather.
Significance: Leaves become discolored, may wilt and become stunted.
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