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Red Velvet Mite

Trombidiidae sp.

Photo by QWMom
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Field Notes

Description:

While large for a mite, it's still a small arachnid but its bright red caught my eyes against the blue-green of moss and lichen. Up close, it reminds me of an underwater scene. (Wish I had a better camera that could handle such a small scene!)

Habitat:

Found in soil and leaf litter.

Notes:

Spotted along the Iron Hill Trail of Red Top Mountain State Park.

Reference Links:

Red Velvet Mite (Trombidiidae) - Information on Red Velvet Mite, Trombidiidae, Genus Trombidium - BugGuide.Net

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Wildlife at Red Top Mtn.
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Arthropods of Georgia
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Georgia's Waters,Wetlands and Forests

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PublishedMarch 1, 2014

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