The cyclamen mite is extremely tiny and not visible to the naked eye. When mature it measures only about 0.001 inch long.
Mature mites are pinkish orange and shiny.
At low population densities, cyclamen mites are usually found along the midvein of young unfolded leaves and under the calyx of newly emerged flower buds. At high population densities, these mites can be found anywhere on nonexpanded plant tissue. However, in the field, cyclamen mites survive by residing within the protected folded leaves and sometimes blossom buds of strawberries. Leaves heavily infested with cyclamen mites become severely stunted and crinkled, resulting in a compact leaf mass in the center of the plant. Feeding may also result in flower withering and poor fruit production.