Eriophyes homophyllus
Description
The gall mite Eriophyes homophyllus produces hairy galls on various Prunus species, but especially Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) The galls are found almost exclusively along the midrib and in the vein axils with a small opening on the underside.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Where the host species occur.
When to see it
When the host species are in leaf.
UK Status
Status is difficult to determine as the species is poorly recorded in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Peter SmithKilby18 May 2018
Peter SmithKilby18 May 2018Underside of leaf
Peter SmithKilby18 May 2018
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Melinda BellIbstock,Sence Valley29 May 2021midrib of blackthorn leaf
Melinda BellIbstock,Sence Valley29 May 2021
