Spermatophore-deposition

Guides

• Vasates

  eriophyid gall mites

  Vasates is a genus of eriophyid mites (family Eriophyidae) that induce gall formation on host plant leaves. Species in this genus are associated with diverse host plants including maple (Acer), black locust (Robinia), and lupine (Lupinus). The genus includes at least three described species: V. aceriscrumena, V. quadripedes, and V. lupini. Males exhibit specialized mate-guarding behavior of quiescent female nymphs prior to their emergence.

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