Spider Mites Web is a dedicated resource for comprehensive information on spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae). One of the specificity of these mites is to spin webs for their protection.
This family of mites currently includes 1354 phytophagous species ranging from 200 to 900 µm. They form an important group with regard to agriculture, with over a hundred being considered pests, and approximately ten classified as major pests. Among them, the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch., stands out as the most well-known and widespread.
