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Vertical distribution of three species of eriophyid mites on tea in south India

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Two eriophyid mites,Acaphylla theae andCalacarus carinatus, have been known for some time as important pests of tea. In recent years a third eriophyid,Acaphyllisa parindiae, has also become abundant. The vertical distribution of these three species on tea is examined.

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  1. UPASI Tea Research Institute, Valparai 642 127, Coimbatore District, Nirar Dam B.O., Tamil Nadu, India

    N. Muraleedharan & B. Radhakrishnan

  2. UPASI Tea Research Sub-Station, Vandiperiyar 685 533, Idukki District, Kerala, India

    V. Devadas

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Muraleedharan, N., Radhakrishnan, B. & Devadas, V. Vertical distribution of three species of eriophyid mites on tea in south India. Exp Appl Acarol 4, 359–364 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01275167

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