Pest identification
and confirmation—Cylclamen mites
Cyclamen mites are very small so you need at least a
20X lens to see them. Don't confuse cyclamen mites
with spider mites, which are rounder and larger, usually
have two spots, and often produce webbing. Predatory
mites are clear and move rapidly. The severe distortion
caused by cyclamen mites is very different from spider
mite damage. The presence of the tiny mites distinguishes
this damage from that caused by virus and other foliar
diseases. |
Inspect
with a hand lens for mites |
Webbing
of leaves |
Spider
mite |
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