6,178 observations
Willow Bead Gall Mite
Aculus tetanothrix
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Sarcoptiformes ›Family: Eriophyidae ›Genus: Aculus
About
Aculus tetanothrix is a species of mite which causes galls on the leaves of willows (Salix species). It was first described by Alfred Nalepa in 1889.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Willow Bead Gall Mite is Aculus tetanothrix.
- Willow Bead Gall Mite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Willow Bead Gall Mite belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Willow Bead Gall Mite belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Willow Bead Gall Mite belongs to the order Sarcoptiformes.
- Willow Bead Gall Mite belongs to the family Eriophyidae.
- Willow Bead Gall Mite belongs to the genus Aculus.