Critter of the Week: Kakabeak Mite

This week's critter is the kakabeak mite. A super small and threatened mite that lives on the beautiful threatened kakabeak plant. The mite relies on the kakabeak for food and shelter, while in return, says Doc's Nicola Toki. 

A witch's broom gall on Kaka beak caused by Gall mite Image credit Nicholas A. Martin permission sourced from photographer © N.png

A healthy Kakabeak plant without Kakabeak mite damage Photo credit Annemieke Hendriks