Cecidophyes nudus
Cecidophyes nudus
Description
The mite Cecidophyes nudus causes galls to form on the leaves of Geum (usually Geum urbanum). The mites live between hairs usually on the underside of the leaf, whilst the other surface shows bulges which vary from light green or yellowish to red.
Identification difficulty
Gall 
Adult 
Habitat
Where the host plants occur.
When to see it
Summer and autumn.
UK Status
Status in Britain not known.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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New Lount Nature Reserve
13 May 2016
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