Bryobia vasiljevi Reck, 1953

Zriki, G., Shaabo, A. & Boubou, A., 2015, A preliminary survey of the spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Latakia governorate of Syria, Acarologia 55 (3), pp. 303-309 : 304

Bryobia vasiljevi Reck, 1953

Bryobia vasiljevi Reck, 1953

Bryobia repensi Manson, 1967

It occurs on herbage, apple and strawberries ( Jeppson et al. 1975). The mite feeds mainly on the upper leaf surface and may cause severe bleaching of the blade. The development of heavy infestations appears to be favored by extremely dry weather ( Gutierrez and Schicha 1983).

Specimens examined — 8 ♀♀ and 2 larvae on Trifolium sp. (Leguminosae), 3 ♀♀ and 1 larva on Taraxacum campylodes (Asteraceae), Latakia city (35°31’17.38"N, 35°46’29.40"E), 23-IV-2012 .

World distribution and remarks — This species was recorded in New Zealand, Australia, Chile and many countries in Europe ( Gutierrez and Schicha 1983; Migeon and Dorkeld, 2006 -2013) but not in Syria. This is the first report of B. vasiljevi in the Middle East.