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Velvet Mite

Trombidium holosericeum

Photo by Shane_S
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Field Notes

Description:

Adults tend to wander and hunt for food while the larvae will attach themselves to insects and other arachnids, living off their body fluids. The bright red color is a warning to predators that they are toxic. They pose no threat to humans.

Notes:

About 3 to 4 mm. One of the largest I've ever seen.

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PublishedApril 25, 2013

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