| abstract | Six species of mites of the genus Tetranychus are recognised. They are Tetranyclnts urticae, T. cinnabarinus, T . ludeni, T. lambi, T. atlanticus and T. collyerae n. sp. This is believed to be the first recording of the species T. cinnabarinus, T. ludeni and T. atlanticus from New Zealand. Descriptions and keys for each species are provided, together with their known host range and distribution. |