Submit a Fuchsia Gall Mite Sighting
Have you spotted Fuchsia Gall Mite (Aculops fuchsiae) in your garden, local area, or while travelling across the United Kingdom (UK)? Please use the form below to report your sighting. Your submission helps us track the spread of this pest and supports research and management efforts across the country.
What Information to Provide
To make your report useful, please include:
- Location – including postcode and/or latitude/longitude
- Date of sighting – day, month, and year
- Cultivar of the fuchsia (if known)
- Photos or descriptions of the infestation
- Your name and email – only used if we need to clarify your report
Note: Your personal details are never shared publicly and are only used for clarification if necessary.
Complete the Form Below
Please fill in the form with as much detail as possible. Fields marked * are required. Once verified, your sighting will be added to the distribution map.
Thank you for helping to monitor and manage the spread of Fuchsia Gall Mite across the UK.
What Happens Next
- Once your sighting is received, it will be reviewed and if appropriate will added to the Fuchsia Gall Mite Distribution Map.
- We may contact you if clarification is needed (e.g., to confirm a location or check a photo).
- Personal details are never shared publicly.
How Your Information is Used
We retain and use the following information to update our interactive Fuchsia Gall Mite Distribution Map and for research in collaboration with the British Fuchsia Society and other plant health organisations:
- Location (postcode and latitude/longitude)
- Date of sighting (day, month, year)
- Cultivar information
Your reports help:
- Alert local gardeners to nearby infestations
- Guide research and management strategies
- Verify patterns of spread, especially in new areas
- Support awareness campaigns and responsible plant sharing
Even if you’re unsure whether it’s the gall mite, photos and detailed descriptions can help experts verify your sighting.