Data on the diversity, distribution, and main hosts of spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae) are scarce in Iberian Peninsula, particularly for Portugal, where only 21 species recorded mainland Azores Madeira archipelagos. Moreover, scientific information is mainly available national publications, difficult to access international researchers. In this paper, we review literature dealing with Portu...

The Persea mite, Oligonychus perseae Tuttle, Baker & Abbatiello (Acari: Tetranychidae), is an economically important foliar pest of avocados in Spain. effects this mite on the damage, production losses and economic impact were assessed two avocado, cv. Hass, orchards located main growing areas Spain (Northern Tenerife Málaga) for 3 5 consecutive years, respectively. injury level (EIL) optim...