Insect Profiles: Oak Leaf Gall Mite (Pyemotes herfsi)
Introduction Oak leaf gall mite (Pyemotes herfsi), also known as itch mite, is an ectoparasitic insect in the genus Pyemotes. It is a secondary invader of oak trees that parasitizes…
Introduction Oak leaf gall mite (Pyemotes herfsi), also known as itch mite, is an ectoparasitic insect in the genus Pyemotes. It is a secondary invader of oak trees that parasitizes…