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Beard et al. , Flat Mites of the World, USDA APHIS ITP, Bugwood.org
Chilean false red mite
Brevipalpus chilensis

Chilean false red mite (Brevipalpus chilensis) is a mite of citrus fruits and grapes. It is a native of Chile and was first detected in 1949.

This arthropod can be a pest of many soft fruits. Cold storage treatments during fruit movement can destroy the pest.
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