species 11,792 observations

Poison Ivy Leaf Mite

Aculops rhois

Field notes

Aculops rhois, the poison ivy gall mite, is a species of Eriophyid mite found in North America. They form galls in poison ivy as well as other members of North American Toxicodendron and some species of Rhus (including fragrant sumac).

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided