Fuchsia Gall Mite Tracker
Fuchsia gall mite (Aculops fuchsiae) is a microscopic sap-sucking mite that specifically targets fuchsias. It infests shoot tips, young leaves, and flower buds, causing distortion, twisting, blistering, or swelling. The affected growth appears as yellowish green or reddish-pink tissue instead of normal leaves or flower buds. While it won’t kill fuchsias it can impact their growth and appearance. The mite is most active in the period May to September.
In 2007 the Fuchsia gall mite was discovered in mainland Britain, initially prevalent in southern England, it has since extended its range northwards and into Wales.
Fuchsia Gall Mite Map
The map below shows the spread of Fuchsia gall mite across the United Kingdom. The map was initially created by Derek Luther (1941-2023) former president of the British Fuchsia Society and is continuing to be updated and developed by us, as and when new information has been reported.
Report Fuchsia Gall Mite
If you’ve come across the Fuchsia gall mite in your local area or when travelling around the country, please use the form below to report the sighting. The primary information you will need is the date and location of the sighting. We will then update our map to track its movement and spread across the United Kingdom.
We kindly request your name and contact email so that, if necessary, we can contact you for clarification on your sighting. It will not be used for any other purpose.
We will use and retain the location, date (year) and cultivar information to record and display on our map and for research purposes in collaboration with the British Fuchsia Society and other related organisations.
If you have any queries before submitting a report via the form below, please contact us.