Hibiscus Erineum Mite - Aceria hibisci (Napela, 1906), was confirmed in Jamaica in 2005. Since then, the mite has become established and severe infestation of hibiscus observed in all parishes. Erineum mite damages the young leaves and the developing vegetative buds of hibiscus shrubs (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis). 

 A common characteristic is the production of pockets of galled tissue. It feeds deep within the plant tissues sucking out plant juices with stylet-like mouthparts and transfers a substance, which causes deformation of plant growth. Feeding generally produces a variety of symptoms: