Quick facts
Common Name: Fuchsia Gall Mite
Scientific name: Aculops fuchsiae
Origin: Brazil
Plants Affected: Garden and Greenhouse fuchsias. The fuchsia magellanica variants seem to be particularly sensitive to the mite.
Early Symptoms: Thickening, distortion, hairiness and possible colour changes.
Main Symptoms: Growth at the shoot tips becomes swollen and distorted, often with a green or reddish discolouration. Flowers are also deformed or fail to develop fully.
Most Noticeable: During May to September/October
Map of reported cases in UK: This online map which is maintained by Derek Luther (of the British Fuchsia Society) highlights cases reported to him across the UK.
Guidance Document: The British Fuchsia Society has issued a guidance document to help you understand more about Fuchsia Gall Mite, which is available to download from here
Reporting: If you believe you have Fuchsia Gall Mite, please report the location and share a photo if possible with British Fuchsia Society and the Royal Horticultural Society who are tracking is progress across the UK. Please do not post plant material.