Brevipalpus californicus (Banks), a pest of woody ornamentals
From Entomology Circulars.
Banks (1904) described this mite as Tenuipalpus californicus from specimens collected at Redlands, California, feeding on oranges. McGregor (1949) placed it in the genus Brevipalpus. There are at least 5 synonyms for this species (Pritchard and Baker, 1958:216). …read more
A Mite, Brevipalpus Russulus (Boisduval) In Florida
From Entomology Circulars.
Boisduval (1867) originally described Brevipalpus russulus from cactus in France. He thought that the mite was probably introduced into Europe from Mexico or neighboring Central American countries. Baker (1949) gave Germany as the type locality and redescribed and figured the female and nymphal stages on material collected on Lobivia rebutioides Backeberg from Peru that was intercepted at Washington, D. …read more
A False Spider Mite, Brevipalpus Phoenicis (Geijskes), Damage To Aphelandra
From Entomology Circulars.
Brevipalpus phoenicis (Geijskes) was described by Geijskes from specimens collected in a greenhouse in Haag, Holland. This is a tropical-subtropical species that has been accidentally transported by man to many areas of North America. …read more
