Description

• twospotted mite is green with a dark spot on each side
• other mites are carmine red
• nymphs resemble adults and may be yellowish
• about 1/60 of an inch or less
• usually webbing is present
• often on the underside of the leaves

Damage:

• mites pierce leaves and suck plant sap
• plants lose color and fade grom green to yellow
• may appear reddish in later stages
• “bronzeing” of the leaf is characteristic