Acalitus essigi (Hassan, 1928)

redberry mite

on Rubus

Rubus rusticanus var. inermis, Hongarije, Mosonmagyaróvár © László Érsek

detail

another view

Often between failed and normal mericarps there are no intermediates.

Rubus fruticosus, Dronten © Arnold Grosscurt

Rubus fruticosus, Voorne’s Duin © Ben van As

Rubus fruticosus, Houthem-St. Gerlach

Rubus idaeus, Flevoland, Reve-Abbertbos © Hans Jonkman

hostplants

Rosaceae, monophagous

Rubus fruticosus, idaeus.

synonyms

Eriophyes essigi.

references

Bohinc & Trdan (2013a), Buhr (1965a), Davies, Allen & Williams (2001a), Denizhan, Monfreda, de Lillo & Çobanoğlu (2015a), Flügel (2016a), Hellrigl (2003a), Keifer, Baker, Kono, Delfinado & Styer (1982a), Lehmann & Flügel (2012a), de Lillo (1997a), Máca (2012a), Petanović (1998a), Ripka (2007a), Roskam (2009a), Skoracka, Lewandowski & Boczek (2005a).