🌿Native Nature

Red Nail Gall Mite

Eriophyes tiliae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Sarcoptiformes ›Family: Eriophyidae ›Genus: Eriophyes

About

Eriophyes tiliae is a mite (an acarid, not an insect) that forms the lime nail gall or bugle gall. It develops in a chemically induced gall; an erect, oblique or curved distortion rising up from the upper surface of the leaves of the common lime (linden) tree Tilia × europaea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Nail Gall Mite?
The scientific name of Red Nail Gall Mite is Eriophyes tiliae.
What kingdom does Red Nail Gall Mite belong to?
Red Nail Gall Mite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Red Nail Gall Mite belong to?
Red Nail Gall Mite belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Red Nail Gall Mite belong to?
Red Nail Gall Mite belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Red Nail Gall Mite belong to?
Red Nail Gall Mite belongs to the order Sarcoptiformes.
What family does Red Nail Gall Mite belong to?
Red Nail Gall Mite belongs to the family Eriophyidae.
What genus does Red Nail Gall Mite belong to?
Red Nail Gall Mite belongs to the genus Eriophyes.