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Red Velvet Mite

Trombidium

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Field Notes

Description:

Red velvet mites are members of the subphylum Chelicerata, a group of critters that have tiny lobster-like claws that serve as mouthparts, a feature that relates them closely to spiders, scorpions, and harvestmen.

Habitat:

High brush marsh.

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Comments (1)
Marvin Smith
Great photo. The texture and color contrast is awesome.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
The Color Red
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PublishedOctober 24, 2011

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