Floracarus perrepae

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]

Floracarus perrepae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Arachnida
Subclass:	Acari
Order:	Prostigmata
Family:	Eriophyidae
Genus:	Floracarus
Species:	F. perrepae
Binomial name
Floracarus perrepae Knihinicki & Boczek, 2002[1]