Aceria anthocoptes
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Aceria anthocoptes, also known as the russet mite,[1] rust mite,[2] thistle mite or the Canada thistle mite,[3] is a species of mite that belongs to the family Eriophyidae. It was first described by Alfred Nalepa in 1892.
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Family: | Eriophyidae |
Genus: | Aceria |
Species: | A. anthocoptes |
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Aceria anthocoptes can be found on Cirsium arvense, the Canada thistle, and is a good potential biological pest control agent of this invasive weed.[1]