Lime Gall Red

Lime Gall Red

red gall mite on line leaf close up
red gall mite on lime leaves

Gall mite Eriophyes lateannulatus Schulze

The red spikes deformations on the leaf of Lime (here Caucasian lime) are caused by a gall mite. The gall mites modify the growth of the leaf cells. In the hollow spaces thus created have the mites protection from enemies. For the lime that is not threatening.