Grape Mite - Eriophyes vitis
Description
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.
Identification difficulty
Adult 
Gall 
Recording advice
When recording the galls please state the host plant and provide photographs of both the upper and lower surfaces of the galled leaves.
Habitat
Where the host grape vines occur.
When to see it
When the host grape vines are in leaf.
UK Status
Status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Saharima RoenischClarendon Park06 August 2020galls on Vitis vinifera
Saharima RoenischClarendon Park06 August 2020galls on Vitis vinifera
Saharima RoenischClarendon Park06 August 2020galls on Vitis vinifera
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Saharima RoenischClarendon Park06 August 2020
