Scanning electron microscope image of a two-spotted spider mite, which is less than one millimeter long. Richard Clark of the University of Utah helped lead an international team of 55 scientists who ...

This microscope image shows a spider mite feeding on a leaf while surrounded by several of its eggs. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

The twospotted spider mite (TSSM) is a plant-feeding mite that is an extremely widespread pest affecting nearly all crop plants (over 1000 plant species). TSSM is very small in size and requires ...