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Is this a red spider mite?
millymolly2012
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just found a few of these hiding in my begonias, they don't look like the red spider mite pics on google but I can't think what else they would be?
Does anyone know if these are a real problem as all my plants are in pots nearby each other & don't want it spreading!
Many thanks in advance
Last edited: 24 July 2017 20:48:30
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No their not a huge headache
It's not red spider mite because they are almost too small to be seen with the naked eye. With a snout like that I think it is a weevil of some sort.
It appears to be one of the seed weevils, possibly Apion frumentarium, and if so is found on docks.
Thanks for all the replies, they aren't very big at all, that was zoomed in to get a better picture . So it won't kill my plants then? I've removed the Ines I found & removed all damaged leaves & just sprayed neem oil, hoping I've done the right thing as I try not to use pesticides & incectisides unless its my last or only option!
Ive never heard of any of the above, so much to learn but willing so that's a good start!
Thanks to all again