Eriophyoid mites (Acari: Eriophyoidea) in Greek orchards and grapevine: a review.

Eriophyoid mites (Acari: Prostigmata: Eriophyoidea), one of the most diverse group of mites, are plant feeder specialists, causing various symptoms on plants, and many of them are economically important pests on orchards and grapevines. They are commonly known as gall, rust, bud, and blister mites. Up to date approximately a hundred species of eriophyoid mites have been reported in Greece, thirty three of them, belonging to the families Eriophyidae, Diptilomiopidae and Phytoptidae, in agricultural orchards and vineyards. Information about their hosts, damage and natural enemies is presented. Also, the subjects of monitoring and chemical control of eriophyoid mites are discussed.