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Velvet mite

Trombidium sp.

Photo by vairus
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

5mm long, red, bites painfully.

Habitat:

Velvet mite. Trombidium sp.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Gina9210
Velvet mite (Trombidium sp.)Velvet mites are arachnids found in soil litter known for their bright red colours. They are active predators as adults but early instars are often parasites on insects.
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PublishedJune 8, 2011

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