These troublesome pests suck plant juices from the leaves, discoloring and damaging the foliage and lowering the vitality of the plant.
Mites vary in color from yellowish, greenish, orange to reddish or red.
The color may vary within a species. They are widely distributed and are likely to cause damage during periods of hot, dry weather. When trees are in poor condition, infestations may often become serious. Increased mite populations may result from unnatural conditions or the use of certain insecticides which may actually destroy mite predators. At times the entire foliage of the plant may be covered by this webbing.