195 observations
Fuchsia Gall Mite
Aculops fuchsiae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Sarcoptiformes ›Family: Eriophyidae ›Genus: Aculops
About
Aculops fuchsiae, commonly known as fuchsia gall mite, is a species of mite in the family Eriophyidae. It feeds on Fuchsia plants, causing distortion of growing shoots and flowers. It is regarded as a horticultural pest.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Fuchsia Gall Mite is Aculops fuchsiae.
- Fuchsia Gall Mite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Fuchsia Gall Mite belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Fuchsia Gall Mite belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Fuchsia Gall Mite belongs to the order Sarcoptiformes.
- Fuchsia Gall Mite belongs to the family Eriophyidae.
- Fuchsia Gall Mite belongs to the genus Aculops.