| Bryobia praetiosa | |
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| Clover mite with sewing needle for scale | |
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| Species: | B. praetiosa
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| Bryobia praetiosa C. L. Koch, 1835 [1]
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The clover mite (Bryobia praetiosa) is a species of mite. Clover mites are most often sparsely located worldwide across every continent except Antarctica. Clover mites usually reside in vegetation, rocks, or other common surfaces in which they typically feed on nearby foliage including, but not limited to clovers, dandelions, and other available plants.
- ^ "Species Bryobia praetiosa Koch, 1835". Australian Faunal Directory. Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. October 9, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2010.