First record of Texas citrus mite, Eutetranychus banksi (McGregor) infesting neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) from India

Abstract

During the present investigation a series of samples of an unusual spider mite were collected from the Neem, Azadirachta indica A. Juss in the Zamania, Ghazipur of Uttar Pradesh, India. The collected mite fauna was identified as the Texas citrus mite, Eutetranychus banksi (McGregor) (Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae) causing notable harms to the overall plant in the early stage of this naturally grown early aged plants in the field condition during the cold winter season of 2018-2020. It has emerged as a new pest of neem, Azadirachta indica A. Juss plants in India and first time reported for the country during present study © 2021, Journal of Entomological Research.All Rights Reserved.