Epitrimerus trilobus Acari: Eriophyoidea - gall mite
Epitrimerus trilobus

Gall on Sambucus nigra, Elder

Hosts:
Sambucus canadensis, ebulus, nigra, racemosa

Leaf margins slightly thickened and rolled upwards, often causing leaves to become distorted

Similar: A different but undetermined Epitrimerus species is thought to affect Sambucus ebulus



Epitrimerus trilobus

Epitrimerus trilobus
Epitrimerus trilobus
Kingston Lacy, Dorset. July 2018

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