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Floracarus perrepae

Floracarus perrepae
ARS Floracarus perrepae.jpg
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Subclass: Acari
Order: Prostigmata
Family: Eriophyidae
Genus: Floracarus
Species: F. perrepae
Binomial name
Floracarus perrepae
Knihinicki & Boczek, 2002

Floracarus perrepae is a species of herbivorous mite belonging to the family Eriophyidae. It is native to Australia (Queensland), China and New Caledonia. As it is known to attack and eat the invasive fern species Lygodium microphyllum, it is being considered for use as a biological pest control agent in Florida.


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