Spider Mite

Typically found on the undersides of leaves in gardens, greenhouses, and on indoor houseplants.

They feed on plant sap by piercing individual plant cells with their mouthparts, often causing leaves to yellow and drop.

They are known for spinning fine silk webs to protect themselves and their eggs. They reproduce rapidly in hot, dry conditions.

They are major agricultural and horticultural pests that can severely weaken or kill plants; they offer no significant benefits to humans or ecosystems.