Elm fingergall mite

Description:

Galls are abnormal plant growths which are caused by a variety of organisms including insects, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Insects and mites cause damage to a leaf or introduce salivary secretions that cause increased production of normal plant growth hormones. As the plant cells grow in size and/or number, a gall is formed.

Habitat:

Along a neighborhood street

Notes:

First spotting of this on Noah! :>)