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Twospotted Spider Mite

Tetranychus urticae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Trombidiformes ›Family: Tetranychidae ›Genus: Tetranychus

About

Tetranychus urticae (common names include red spider mite and two-spotted spider mite) is a species of plant-feeding mite generally considered to be a pest. It is the most widely known member of the family Tetranychidae or spider mites. Its genome was fully sequenced in 2011, and was the first genome sequence from any chelicerate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Twospotted Spider Mite?
The scientific name of Twospotted Spider Mite is Tetranychus urticae.
What kingdom does Twospotted Spider Mite belong to?
Twospotted Spider Mite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Twospotted Spider Mite belong to?
Twospotted Spider Mite belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Twospotted Spider Mite belong to?
Twospotted Spider Mite belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Twospotted Spider Mite belong to?
Twospotted Spider Mite belongs to the order Trombidiformes.
What family does Twospotted Spider Mite belong to?
Twospotted Spider Mite belongs to the family Tetranychidae.
What genus does Twospotted Spider Mite belong to?
Twospotted Spider Mite belongs to the genus Tetranychus.