Aceria solida (Nalepa, 1892), (a gall-mite)


22 Jul 2010 at OSGR: SY98 in Dorset, England

Record Summaryerineum galls on Betony leaves
Found asAdult
Date22 July 2010
Associated organismStachys offinalis
OS grid refOSGR: SY98
Lat/Lon50° 40’ N, 2° 0’ W
Vice CountyDorset, VC no: 9
CountryEngland
Voucher22 Jul 2010[C]
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Notes:

Lower leaves with small patches of white hair on lower surface, sometimes forming a blister and colouring yellow, orange or purple above. Sometimes the hairs form on the upper surface along the crease of vein. On some plants the upper leaves become densely hairy underneath, and curl under, sometimes colouring purple. Sometimes also affects the flower buds which become hairy and swell slightly (no larvae within). Eriophorid mites seen.

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