| abstract | This conolidated account of Indian spider mites (family Tetranychidae) deals with a total of 87 valid species under 19 genera, 6 tribes and 2 subfamilies. It includes descriptions of 6 species, viz. Eotetranychus communis, Eotetranychus guajavae, Eotetranychus ranikhetensis, Schizotetranychus indicus, Schizotetranychus meghalayensis, Tetranychus udaipurensis, as new to science and re-descriptions of all the remaining 81 species with adequate illustrations. In addition, synonymies, distribution in India and abroad and economic importance (wherever known) are also included. In addition, 14 species (SI. Nos. 88-101) ar listed at the end as "Dubious records" as from the available information, excepting 2, the other records in all probability are doubtful in India and most of those were not available to the authors for confirming their identities. Therefore, for those, only relevant references, host records and distribution are given omitting their detailed descriptions, illustrations and inclusion in keys pending confirmation of their identities. In addition, a brief discussion is made regarding zoogeographical distribution of the species as well as economic importance of the pest species. |