Eriophyidae - Gall Mites
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Mites, Ticks & Pseudoscorpions
Mites
Eriophyidae - Gall Mites
Gall mites are extremely tiny plant feeders, often around 0.5 mm in size. They are members of the Arachnid group, which includes spiders and mites, and are small enough to pierce and feed on individual plant cells, causing the surrounding cells to enlarge and multiply to form the gall.
 on host Acer campestre Donkey Lane Sapcote SP 4858 9298 (taken 22.5.2009)_gall.JPG)
