| Tetranychus | |
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| Tetranychus urticae | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Trombidiformes |
| Family: | Tetranychidae |
| Genus: | Tetranychus Dufour, 1832 |
Tetranychus is a genus of spider mite. Tetranychus is one of the most economically important genera of mites, due to its high potential to destroy agriculture.[1] It contains 159 described species, the most significant of which is Tetranychus urticae.[1]
- ^ a b David Evans Walter (September 15, 2006). "Tetranychus". Invasive Mite Identification: Tools for Quarantine and Plant Protection. Retrieved June 3, 2011.