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The twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch. This is the most common and economically important pest that infests woody plants. It is oval in shape, about 1/50 inch long and may be brown or orange-red, but a greenish or an almost translucent color is the most common. The body contents (large dark spots) are often visible through the transparent body wall.
Common host plants: This mite has been reported infesting over 200 species of plants. Some of the more common plants attacked include arborvitae, azalea, camellia, citrus, evergreens, hollies, ligustrum, pittosporum, pyracantha, rose, and viburnum.
For additional information on the twospotted spider mite see the Featured Creatures Web site at http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/orn/twospotted_mite.htm