A tarsonemid mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) has been found to attack on mulberry leaves in Nilgiris (MSL 5200 feet) Tamil Nadu, India. The mite attacked on abaxial surface of the tender and medium leaves. The mite completed its life cycle in 100 h on mulberry causing severe damage to mulberry leaves by sucking their sap.
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Chauhan, T.P.S., Narayan, S. and Kumar, V., 2002. Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks): A New Pest of Mulberry. Indian Journal of Forestry, 25(2), pp.171-176. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2002-A9A314
Manuscript Published on 01 June 2002
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