5. Conclusion
The feeding activity of the mite generally led to the
formation of epiphyllous and hypophyllous galls of varying
numbers, covering the entire surface. The highest percentage
of mite damage (62.5%) and the average number of mites
(75/gall) could be observed during the summer month, May.
In December and January, found to harbour very low
number of eriophyids (17/gall and 15/gall respectively). This
in several occasions results in severe distortion and
subsequent drying up of leaves.
Results of statistical analysis
showed
the impact of temperature and humidity could be
positively correlated with the population density of the mite
within the leaf galls (r = 0.58, r = 0.24) whereas rainfall
exerted a negative correlation (r = - 0.14).
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