Eriophyes leiosoma

Alternative names
Eriophyes exilis
Description

The galls formerly known as Eriophyes leiosoma are now known to be caused by Eriophyes exilis, which makes small hairy bumps in leaf axils. The erineum can be on under or upper side of leaves. 

Identification difficulty

Gall Adult

Habitat

On lime trees.

When to see it

Late summer.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Mites, Ticks & Pseudoscorpions
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Trombidiformes
Family:
Eriophyidae
Records on NatureSpot:
43
First record:
07/07/2012 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
24/06/2023 (Nicholls, David)

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