One way to distinguish cyclamen mites from broad mites is by the egg stage. Cyclamen mite eggs tend to be laid in dark, moist areas. Broad mite eggs are elliptical but are covered by small whitish bumps that look like rows of diamonds. Broad mite eggs tend to be laid so they are more exposed on the underside of the leaf or stem surface than cyclamen mite eggs. Feeding Damage Cyclamen mites prefer to feed in buds and young leaves.
Leaves curl inward and develop a puckered appearance.
Pit-like depressions can also form. Leaves may become brittle or appear streaked. Flowers can become shriveled and discolored. Sometimes, flower buds may not open at all. Cyclamen mites have a broad host range and can feed on African violets, cyclamen, dahlia, gloxinia, ivy, snapdragons, vinca, chrysanthemum, geranium, fuchsia, begonia and petunia.