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Galls on linden leaf tree confirmed to be large leaf linden Eriophyes tiliae,Geotagged,Red Nail Gall Mite,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

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"Eriophyes tiliae" is a mite 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 tree "Tilia × europaea".

Similar species: Endeostigmatan Mites
Species identified by morpheme
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Uploaded May 12, 2023. Captured May 11, 2023 08:35 in 2216 E Olive St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA.
  • X-E2
  • f/8.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 80mm