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Red Velvet Mite

Erythraeidae

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Field Notes

Description:

4mm, red velvety texture, doesn't like to stand still. I kept it for days waiting for it to tire long enough to get these shots, then released it back outside.

Habitat:

My doorframe in the back of the house, wooded somewhat overgrown yard.

Reference Links:

Family Erythraeidae - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
AshleyBradford
Thanks! Yes, I've done that before, but this thing was so tiny I was afraid I wouldn't know how long to leave it and then it would be dead and all curled up.
KristalWatrous
Very nice photos. Have you tried putting critters in the fridge to cool/slow them down for photographing? Might work better than waiting days for them to tire. Just an idea.
AshleyBradford
Thanks, guys! Like I said, I kept it for a while and waited for it to get tired. ;-)
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Wow - wonderful clear shots! I've found these before and they're quick.

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PublishedSeptember 29, 2011

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