Eriophyoid mites (Acari: Eriophyoidea) associated with palm trees Author Navia, Denise Author Gondim, Manoel G. C. Author De, Gilberto J. text Zootaxa 2007 1389 1 30 journal article 10.5281/zenodo.273675 6136c6ff-eceb-4ede-bea8-7b7dc81df292 1175­5326 273675 Retracrus elaeis Keifer, 1975 a Type host: Elaeis guineensis Jacquin Type locality: Colombia (San Alberto, Bucaramanga) Other host:; Bactris gasipaes Kunth ( Ochoa et al . 1994 ) ; Chamaedorea costaricana Oerst. (this publication); Cocos nucifera L. ( Genty & Reyes 1977 ) Other locality: Costa Rica (Salas1, personal communication cited by Schlieske 1988 ); Brazil (São Paulo) (this publication) Plant part: leaf Remarks: it was observed causing numerous spots on leaves, initially dark, gradually becoming yellowish or orange. Some infested leaves can dry completely. Attacked plants can have yield impaired.