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Aceria brevitarsa brevitarsa

Mite Aceria brevitarsa brevitarsa

Description

This mite causes the formation of flat, felt-coated areas on a host leaves. These are located in the intercostal space at the bottom of the leaf. On the upper side of the leaf, the damage is seen as lightening and yellowing of the surface.

Symptom

Creamy-whitte coatings on the underside of the leaf.

Tree Species: Alder

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Mites

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes