3,851 observations
Alder Leaf Gall Mite
Eriophyes laevis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Sarcoptiformes ›Family: Eriophyidae ›Genus: Eriophyes
About
Eriophyes laevis is a gall mite which makes small, pimple-like galls on the leaves of alder (Alnus species). The mite was first described by the Austrian zoologist, Alfred Nalepa in 1889 and is found in Europe and North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Alder Leaf Gall Mite is Eriophyes laevis.
- Alder Leaf Gall Mite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Alder Leaf Gall Mite belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Alder Leaf Gall Mite belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Alder Leaf Gall Mite belongs to the order Sarcoptiformes.
- Alder Leaf Gall Mite belongs to the family Eriophyidae.
- Alder Leaf Gall Mite belongs to the genus Eriophyes.