Aculus schlectendali: Apple Rust Mite

Nymphs	Adults	On Apple

Family	Eriophyidae
Species	Aculus schlectendali
Common Name	Apple rust mite
Appearance	Worm-like and wedge-shaped. Red-peach color.
Description of Stages	Nymph stages resemble the adult, but are smaller
Location on Tree	Found on the underside of leaves soon after spring foliage opens. Often found feeding along the midrib of leaf.
Egg Appearance	Flattened and circular. Transparent.
Egg Location	Eggs generally found on the underside of the leaf.
Niche	Phytophagous

 

 

Tetranychus urticae: Two-spotted Spider Mite

Panonychus ulmi: European Red Mite

Byrobia rubrioculus: Brown Mite

Aculus schlectendali: Apple Rust Mite

Tetranychus spp.

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