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Journals / Acarological Studies / 2026 / Volume: 8 Issue: 2

Occurrence of Eotetranychus libocedri (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Syria: a new record for the country

Mahran Zeity(General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research)0000-0002-5454-616X
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2026-06-27
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Dorsal view of female and male aedeagus of the species have been provided.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Specimens of Eotetranychus libocedri (McGregor, 1936) were identified from two samples of the conifer ornamental plant Platycladus orientalis, collected from Kasap and Bsnada, Latakia city, Syria.
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Key Findings & Data:This is a new record of this species from Syria.
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Conclusion & Impact:Dorsal view of female and male aedeagus of the species have been provided.
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⚙️Variables:Acari · spider mite · Syria

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Specimens of Eotetranychus libocedri (McGregor, 1936) were identified from two samples of the conifer ornamental plant Platycladus orientalis, collected from Kasap and Bsnada, Latakia city, Syria. This is a new record of this species from Syria. Dorsal view of female and male aedeagus of the species have been provided.

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Zeity, M. (2026). Occurrence of Eotetranychus libocedri (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Syria: a new record for the country. Acarological Studies, Volume: 8 Issue: 2. https://doi.org/10.47121/acarolstud.1929886

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