Oak leaves discolored bronze by spider mite, Oligonychus sp. feeding, for comparison held next to undamaged leaves. Application of carbaryl (Sevin) insecticide for caterpillars caused the mite outbreak.

Undamaged vs.
Oak leaves discolored bronze by spider mite, Oligonychus sp. feeding, for comparison held next to undamaged leaves. Application of carbaryl (Sevin) insecticide for caterpillars caused the mite outbreak. Credit: Jack Kelly Clark