Eriophyes torminalis
Eriophyes torminalis
Description
The mite Eriophyes torminalis causes rounded pustule galls to form on the leaves of Wild Service-tree (Sorbus torminalis).
Identification difficulty
Gall 
Adult 
Recording advice
State host plant, and provide photo
Habitat
On Wild Service-tree (Sorbus torminalis).
When to see it
When Wild Service-tree (Sorbus torminalis) is in leaf.
UK Status
Local and infrequent in Britain, though possibly under recorded.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Graham Calow
Burbage Common
12 May 2019
galls on Wild Service-tree
sue
Burbage Common
28 July 2023
Graham Calow
Burbage Common
12 May 2019
galls on Wild Service-tree - underside
steven lewis
Pickworth Great wood
04 June 2019
Saharima Roenisch
Leicester Evington P
19 May 2020
David Nicholls
Leicester, Evington Park
17 July 2021
sue
Burbage Common
28 July 2023
sue
Burbage Common
28 July 2023
sue
Ketton Quarry NR, woodland edge
07 August 2024
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