Saturday, September 22, 2007

Ornamentals Hotline Insect Pictures for Issue 25, September 21, 2007

SPRUCE SPIDER MITES. Spruce spider mites are “cool season”
mites commonly found feeding on fir, arborvitae, spruce,
Douglas-fir, and other conifers. Their sucking mouthparts cause
bleaching, yellowing, stippling or bronzing of the needles.




Spruce Spider Mite Pictures from USDA Forest Service - Region 4 Archive, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

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