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Filbert Bud Mite

Phytoptus avellanae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Sarcoptiformes ›Family: Phytoptidae ›Genus: Phytoptus

About

Phytoptus avellanae is an acarine gall-mite species inducing big bud galls of up to 10 millimetres (0.39 in) across, sometimes slightly open, on the buds of hazel (Corylus avellana) and on filbert (Corylus maxima). Synonyms include Phytocoptella avellanae, Eriophyes avellanae, Calycophthora avellanae, Phytoptus coryli, Phytoptus pseudogallarum, and Acarus pseudogallarum. The mites are white, about 0.3 mm long, with numerous tergites and sternites. Two forms of P. avellanae exist, a gall causer and a vagrant form that has a more...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Filbert Bud Mite?
The scientific name of Filbert Bud Mite is Phytoptus avellanae.
What kingdom does Filbert Bud Mite belong to?
Filbert Bud Mite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Filbert Bud Mite belong to?
Filbert Bud Mite belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Filbert Bud Mite belong to?
Filbert Bud Mite belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Filbert Bud Mite belong to?
Filbert Bud Mite belongs to the order Sarcoptiformes.
What family does Filbert Bud Mite belong to?
Filbert Bud Mite belongs to the family Phytoptidae.
What genus does Filbert Bud Mite belong to?
Filbert Bud Mite belongs to the genus Phytoptus.