Grape Mite - Eriophyes vitis

The Grape Mite Eriophyes vitis galls the leaves of grape vines resulting in small bumps appearing on the leaf surfaces, with a corresponding hollow below which appear as white furry patches. The minuscule mites live in these patches.

Adult Gall

When recording the galls please state the host plant and provide photographs of both the upper and lower surfaces of the galled leaves.

Where the host grape vines occur.

When the host grape vines are in leaf.

Status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.