Halotydeus destructor explained

Halotydeus destructor is a species of earth mites in the family of Penthaleidae, first described by Tucker in 1925 as Penthaleus destructor.^{[1] [2]}

Pest status

This species is a major winter pest of a variety of crops and pastures in southern Australia.^[3] As a major pest, it has been the subject of much study: some studies looking at its response to pesticides, others at biological controls, some at both, and others at its spread and potential spread.

External links

• Images & occurrence data from ALA

Notes and References

1. Web site: Australian Faunal Directory: Halotydeus destructor. 2022-01-26. biodiversity.org.au. en.
2. Tucker, R.W.E. 1925. The Black Sand Mite : Penthaleus destructor n. sp. Entomology Memoirs, Department of Agriculture, Union of South Africa 3: 21-36.
3. H. Womersley . 1941 . The red-legged earth-mite (Acarina, Penthaleidae) of Australia . Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia . 65 . 2 . 292–294 .