They feed on the undersides of leaves, moving back to the branches in the fall. Plants infested are maple, poplar, basswood, and elm. They are a shiny speckled brown color. Eggs are laid in the spring and hatch in late June or July. The crawlers feed on the leaves, returning to the twigs in the fall where they overwinter in cracks in the bark.
Plants infested are willow, ash, elm, rose, fruit trees, and poplars.
Spider Mites Mites are tiny and difficult to see on plants. They range in color from reddish brown to pale with black spots. They feed on foliage and flower buds. Injured foliage may be spotted, turn yellow, or may dry to a brown color. A fine web may be present on plant surfaces when mites are present.