Floracarus perrepae
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Floracarus perrepae is a species of herbivorous mite belonging to the family Eriophyidae. It is native to Australia (Queensland), China and New Caledonia.[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][3]
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Genus: | Floracarus |
Species: | F. perrepae |
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Floracarus perrepae Knihinicki & Boczek, 2002[1] | |
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