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Eriophyes padi

Plum leaf gall mite

Description

Pubescent knob-like galls, 1–2 mm high, found on the upper side of the leaf. Shape and colour vary. They can be spherical, elliptical to elongated elliptical, green, yellow, pink or red. Multiple galls occurring on the same leaf frequently cause deformation. Wide spread in Europe, but more frequent in southern parts. The main host is bird cherry (Prunus padus - Padus avium).

Symptom

Tiny galls on the upper side of the leaf. They can be spherical, elliptical to elongated, green, yellow, pink or red.

Tree Species: Alder Buckthorn

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Mites

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Seasonal frequency of occurrence

Seasonal frequency of occurrence