Peach silver mite

Pronunciation
/Peesh sil-vur myt/
Category
Pest
Singular
Peach silver mite
Plural
Peach silver mites

Definition

A type of eriophyoid mite (Aceria cornutus) that attacks peaches and almonds, causing silvery discoloration on leaves.

Etymology

From the peach host plant and the appearance of the affected leaves.

Example

The presence of peach silver mites can be detected by the silvery discoloration on the leaf surface.

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