A new species of Aculus mite (Acari: Eriophyidae), a potential biocontrol agent for Australian swamp stonecrop, Crassula helmsii (Crassulaceae).
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DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4497.4.7
Abstract: A new, gall-forming eriophyoid mite species is described from Australia. Aculus crassulae sp. nov. was found causing significant leaf deformation in Crassula helmsii (Kirk) Cockayne (Crassulaceae), a semi-aquatic, succulent plant. Native to Australia and New… read more here.
Keywords: swamp stonecrop; agent; australian swamp; crassula helmsii ... See more keywords