Cyclamen mites are small and are what color?

• A. White, green or pale brown
• B. Red
• C. Black
• D. Blue

Answer: (A)

Color is a practical clue when scouting cyclamen mites. These pests are extremely small and pale, so they don’t stand out against green plant tissue. The common color range you’ll see for cyclamen mites is white, pale green, or pale brown. This light coloration helps set them apart from other mites that can appear red, dark, or blue. When you spot pale mites under magnification, you can confirm by looking for their tiny oval shape and the characteristic feeding damage they cause on leaves.