Aculus xylostei
Aculus xylostei
Alternative names
Eriophyes xylostei
Description
Aculus xylostei is a mite that causes a leaf roll gall on the leaves of Honeysuckle. The leaves are affected by a narrow, tight roll, usually downwards, often reddish clearly thickened and causing crinkling of the leaf margin or a pleat parallel to the leaf margin. The roll is often lined with hairs containing mites.
Habitat
On the leaves of Honeysuckle
When to see it
When Honeysuckle is in leaf.
UK Status
British status not known.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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