Aculus tetanothrix
Description
Aculus tetanothrix is a mite that causes rounded, sometimes reddened galls to form on the leaves of willows, particularly White Willow. The galls are seen more often than their causer.
Identification difficulty
Adult 
Gall 
Habitat
Wherever White Willow is found.
When to see it
Summer and autumn.
UK Status
Thought to be widespread and fairly common where White Willow occurs.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Graham CalowBurbage Common and Woods11 September 2012on White Willow
Peter SmithWolsey Island25 September 2017
sueThornton Reservoir30 July 2018
Graham CalowBurbage Common and Woods11 September 2012on White Willow
Graham CalowBurbage Common and Woods11 September 2012on White Willow - underside of leaf
Saharima RoenischShady Lane Arboretum08 August 2018
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Peter SmithWolsey Island25 September 2017
Peter SmithWolsey Island25 September 2017
Alan SemperMelton Country Park25 October 2017Underside of leaf
Saharima RoenischShady Lane Arboretum08 August 2018
