Gall Mite Eriophyidae species

Identification
These mites cause galls on leaves and stems.

Location
Common statewide

Size
Microscopic

Diet
They feed on plant cells.

Habitat
They occur on many trees and shrubs.

Activity Period
April to October

Behavior
They live inside plant tissues. They are active in warm months.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in warm seasons.

Population
The population is stable statewide.

History
They have long been widespread in Ohio.

Human Interactions
They do not harm humans.

Facts
Their galls can be highly distinctive.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Plant tissues | Leaves stems buds | Statewide