Trisetacus juniperinus
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Family: Eriophyidae | Genus: Trisetacus
Detachable: integral
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Form: abrupt swelling
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Eriophyes quadrisetus
Eriophyes quadrisetus juniperinus
Phyllocoptes quadrisetus
Trisetacus juniperinus
Trisetacus quadrisetus
Our ID Notes may contain important tips necessary for distinguishing this gall from similar galls and/or important information about the taxonomic status of this gall inducer.
Cone and Seed Insects of British Columbia
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A juniper berry mite, Trisetacus quadrisetus Thomas
Damage: The mite attacks berries of juniper and prevents normal development. Hundreds of mites feed in each berry, causing it to develop in a shrivelled form instead of a smooth, round berry.
Host: Juniperus scopulorum
”- Alan F. Hedlin: (1974) Cone and Seed Insects of British Columbia©
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