Final diagnosis


Predatory mites

Typhlodromes can be seen on the underside of leaves. Photo by C. Goulin, insecte.org
<em> Typhlodromus pyri </em> attacking a spider mite
Predatory mite in an erinosis outbreak
Some families of mites also feed on pollen.
The Anystidae are crab-like mites that like a small spider and move very quickly on the surface of plants where they seek their prey.