A preliminary survey of the spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Latakia governorate of Syria Author Zriki, G. Author Shaabo, A. Author Boubou, A. text Acarologia 2015 2015-09-30 55 3 303 309 http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/acarologia/20152173 journal article 10.1051/acarologia/20152173 2107-7207 5403328 Petrobia ( Tetranychina ) harti (Ewing, 1909) This species occurs on a wide range of host plants. The genus Oxalis is considered as its major host plant ( Jeppson et al . 1975 ; Ehara 1999 ; Migeon and Dorkeld 2006 -2013). In the field, the injury of this mite appears as fine silver stipples on leaves. It prefers the underside of leaves ( Ochoa et al. 1994 ). Specimens examined — 10 ♀♀ and 5 ♂♂ on Oxalis corniculata (Oxalidaceae) , Jableh ( 35°36’08.72"N , 35°92’57.31"E), 27-IX-2011 ; 10 ♀♀ and 2 ♂♂ on O. corniculata , Al-Hennadi ( 35°29’18.28"N , 35°51’48.01"E ), 19-X-2011 ; 8 ♀♀ and 2 ♂♂ on O. corniculata , Al-Sanobar ( 35°29’9.16"N , 35°52’7.07"E ), 15-IV-2012 ; 8 ♀♀ and 2 ♂♂ on Oxalis stricta , Zeghren ( 35°42’35.90"N , 35°52’46.5"E ), 5-X-2011 . World distribution and remarks — This mite has a worldwide distribution and occurs on wide range of plants. In the Middle East, this species is recorded in many countries and the earliest report was from Egypt by Sayed (1946), ( In Migeon and Dorkeld 2006 -2013).