Around 200 species see text Aculops is a genus of parasitic plant mites in the family Eriophyidae.

Some species, such as Aculops lycopersici, are prolific crop and ornamental pests.

[citation needed] Aculops ailanthii is being considered as biocontrol for the extremely[specify] invasive Ailanthus altissima in North America.

[1] Very little is known about the genus, with new species frequently being discovered[when?

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