Floracarus perrepae

Floracarus perrepae
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

Floracarus perrepae is a species of herbivorous mite belonging to the family Eriophyidae, native to Queensland, Australia.[1] 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.[2]

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