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Eriophyes nervalis

Gall mite Eriophyes nervalis

Description

There are felt, gray-brown to pale ocher coatings along the veins of the leaves (erineum). They are caused by the sucking of the mite Eriophyes nervalis = Eriophyes tiliae nervalis. The mite is microscopically large and cannot be seen with the naked eye. Only the symptom is visible. Reduces the aesthetic value of trees in parks and gardens.

Symptom

There are felt, gray-brown to pale ochre coatings along the veins of the leaves.

Tree Species: Lime

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Mites

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Seasonal frequency of occurrence

Seasonal frequency of occurrence