While, to many, fall is as good a season as any other, it can be the worst for those who are prone to oak leaf itch mites. These are commonly known to feed on larvae of an oak gall midge (fly ...

Its leaves resemble oak leaves and are usually in clusters ... flowers ranging from pink to white or purple. It can cause "primula dermatitis," leading to itchy, red patches on the skin.

Here's what to know about oak leaf itch mites. Measuring around 0.2 millimeters long, oak leaf itch mites are nearly invisible to to the naked eye, according to Penn State Extension. The insects ...

Galls on oak leaves are harmless growths caused by specific insects. They have different shapes depending on the insect species causing the gall.