AuthorJeppson, L.R., Kiefer, H.H. & Baker, E.W.
Year1975
TitleMites injurious to economic plants
TypeBook/Report
Source614pp, University of California Press
IllustrationsLine drawings and half-tone photographs, photomicrographs and SEM micrographs
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

Keys to groups and genera.

Contains many microscopic drawings of gall mites etc which can help distinguish different species on the same host, at least if the host happens to be of economic importance.

The scope is world-wide and many of our crop and ornamental plants are included.

Available for reading online, although not for downloading.

Examine Compound Microscope ( with a Microscope using 100x oil-immersion is also useful)
Specimen PreparationMicrosope slides.
Website urlwww.ucpress.edu/op.php?isbn=9780520023819

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentERIOPHYIDAEgall mitesAnimalia: Trombidiformes
CurrentMAGNOLIOPSIDAflowering plantsPlantae
CurrentPINOPSIDAconifersPlantae
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