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Mite Galls

Eriophyes cerasicrumena

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Small, dark pink or red projections from leaves of some type of cherry. Described as pouch galls. Created by microscopic mites.

Habitat:

Cedar Creek County Park, New York.

Notes:

I am not 100% sure on the ID at this time. Please let me know if you find a better match.

Reference Links:

Species Eriophyes cerasicrumena - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (3)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
nature of new york
Mission
New England Arthropods
Mission
Arthropod Galls of the North East

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PublishedJune 6, 2013

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