Panonychus ulmi (Koch, 1836)

Zriki, G., Shaabo, A. & Boubou, A., 2015, A preliminary survey of the spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Latakia governorate of Syria, Acarologia 55 (3), pp. 303-309 : 305-306

Panonychus ulmi (Koch, 1836)

The European red mite Panonychus ulmi has a wide range of hosts; it has been reported on 140 plant hosts ( Bolland et al. 1998; Migeon and Dorkeld 2006 -2013). Eggs are slightly flattened dorsally striated in a radial form, red with a dorsal stripe. It is a major pest of apple over the world as a result of moving with saplings ( Jeppson et al. 1975; Ochoa et al. 1994).

Specimens examined — 10 ♀♀ and 10 ♂♂ on Malus domestica (Rosaceae) , Eramo (35°37’50.50"N, 36°8’30.17"E), 21-IV-2012.

World distribution and Remarks — Panonychus ulmi has a worldwide occurrence, and was previously reported from Syria by Kady (1965). This species is a major pest in different apple growing regions of Syria.