Tetranychid mite (Spider Mite)
Scientific Name: Tetranychidae
Order & Family: Order: Trombidiformes, Family: Tetranychidae
Size: Typically less than 1 millimeter (0.04 inches) in length
Natural Habitat
Commonly found on the undersides of leaves of indoor and outdoor plants, especially in warm and dry conditions
Diet & Feeding
They feed on the cell contents (sap) of plants, causing stippling or yellowing of the foliage
Behavior Patterns
They often spin fine silk webs for protection. They reproduce very quickly, with females laying several eggs per day
Risks & Benefits
They are major agricultural and garden pests that can cause significant damage to plants; they do not pose a direct risk to humans
Identified on: 5/26/2026