Cherry Tree Spindle Gall - Eriophyid Infestation
This arachnid mite is galling!
The cherry tree in these photos suffers from a spindle gall infestation caused by a near-microscopic creature called the eriophyid mite.
Published by Vincent Summers
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Post a CommentPoor cherry tree - the late snow, winds and deep freezes killed the fruit on our cherry tree this year before it was hardly started. Great information and glad to hear the mites cause little harm.
Ew, bugs and mites in particular ick me out. Mostly because they are so small you can't really see them, but you know they are there.
I hope that's not your tree. Is there a cure?
I wouldn't want to see them around my house!
What a shame!
Wow, that is nasty.
I'm sure I've seen this in N. VA. Thanks.
@Michael -- these mites do little harm and add an element of interest.
Odd, interesting photos. Can you get rid of the mite anyway?
It can't be transferred to humans can it!