Galls on Broom Cytisus scoparius caused by the Gall Mite Aceria genistae

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Used as a biological control for invasive Scotch Broom in New Zealand

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Location: Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Doncaster, Yorkshire, UK
Photo credit: © Sabena Jane Blackbird / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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