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Two-Spotted Mite in the Process of Molting

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Created 03/02/2010

Scanning electron micrograph of a two-spotted mite (Tetranychus urticae), on the underside of a soybean leaf (Glycine max), shedding its cuticle as it grows.

Credits

  • Heather Lash , Department of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences
  • Kelly Allsup , Department of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences
  • Daniel Weber , Department of Crop Sciences
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