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