| Species: | Oligonychus sacchari | |
| Genera: | Oligonychus | |
| Family: | Tetranychidae | |
| Distribution: | It occurs in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. | |
| Host Crops: | Sugarcane | |
| Nature of Damage: | Mites scrap the epidermis and suck the cell sap of leaves. As a result of feeding, white patches are formed on leaves. Colonies, which are parallel to the midrib, are formed, on the underside of leaves. | |
| Life Cycle: | It is completed in 11-16 days during September-October and 31-48 days in November-February. It is active throughout the year in tropics. Its population remains high during mid-June to October end in the sub-tropics. It is more severe in ratoon crop than on plant crop. Dispersal occurs through wind. | |