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Redberry Mite
Acalitus essigi
- Worldwide
- 94 observations
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- Arachnids
About
The redberry mite (Acalitus essigi), is an eriophyid mite which is a serious pest of commercially produced blackberries in the United States. The redberry mite is microscopic, requiring at least a 20× hand lens to detect. It has two pairs of legs and a thin, translucent appearance.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 7, 2026Delta, BC, CanadaObserver: Justin ChanView observation from Sep 7, 2026 on iNaturalist