Floracarus perrepae
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| Floracarus perrepae | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Trombidiformes |
| Family: | Eriophyidae |
| Genus: | Floracarus |
| Species: | F. perrepae |
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| Floracarus perrepae Knihinicki & Boczek, 2002[1] | |
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]
