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Mite Galls

Eriophyes cerasicrumena

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.

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3 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Wow! Fantastic! These are some terrific galls!

Cool spotting

Olivia Chee
Olivia Chee 10 years ago

Interesting!

ForestDragon
Spotted by
ForestDragon

Wantagh, New York, USA

Spotted on May 18, 2013
Submitted on Jun 6, 2013

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